Get Towing Car and Trailer Training offer B+E towing training and Towing Lessons
Get Towing Driver Training offer B+E towing training for the car and trailer test by DVSA Approved Driving Instructors and Experienced Trainers to companies and individuals who require the B+E category adding to their licence. We have a proven track record and a high first time pass rate. For 2018 we achieved an 90% first time pass rate for trailer towing courses taken. The national average on passing a towing test is 70%.
Get Towing B+E Training is a DVSA Authorised Centre – training and tests are conducted in the Essex and surrounding areas.
We conduct B+E trailer training and health & safety duty of care trailer training for individuals and companies including amongst othersIf you passed your driving test after the 1st January 1997 (including re-tests) you must pass a practical category B+E test to tow a trailer which exceeds 750kg on a vehicle weighing 3,500kg; or vehicle and trailer/caravan/horsebox combination over 3,500kg.
All B+E training courses include the use of our vehicle and trailer, for car and trailer training courses, and test purposes. Training and test for the car and trailer test is conducted at our own authorised training area.
The B+E trailer towing test is based on the LGV driving test and lasts for approximately 90 minutes.
The B+E driving test consists of the following requirements:
The ability to carry out safety checks on your vehicle and trailer or horse box trailer
The reversing exercise
The drive
Uncoupling and recoupling the trailer
It is important to note that whilst you must be capable of carrying out the manoeuvres and exercises with the trailer, the driving part of the test is carried out up to the LGV driving test standard, therefore assessment and training will cover on-road driving to help ensure your general driving is beyond/above the required standard.
When deciding on a B+E towing course option it is important to be honest with yourself regarding your abilities, especially with reversing. If you have no experience of reversing a trailer then the 1 or 2 day B+E Towing Course allows more time to perfect your manoeuvring skills, therefore increasing your chances of passing on your first attempt. Consider the extra cost involved if you require a re-test.
B+E Trailer towing Commercial or Individual Two or Three Day Training Courses available.
Trailer Handling – Half and Full Day
Duty of Care Health and Safety Towing Courses
Fleet towing assessments
Trailer Courses can be tailored to suit the individual company requirements
The majority of people who fail the B+E Test do so because their ‘road driving skills’ do not meet the required standard.
Good luck
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Trailer Training b+e trailer training course near me in Southend
Well done Ged on passing your car and trailer (B+E training course) and trailer driving test in Chelmsford driving test centre yesterday
Passing the B+E trailer driving test with a low 4 minors you can now take your race car to track days
We have helpred out many trades to pass the trailer test, when they searched ‘trailer test near me’ with towing lessons over the years many taking a two day trailer training course to pull a larger trailer including;
Builders, Tree & Garden Specialists, Asbestos Clearers, Caravanners, Horse box users, Boat workers, Farmers… the list goes on!
What is the B+E car and trailer test? Do i need a trailer training course?
What is the B+E car and trailer test?
B+E Test is the Driver and Vehicles Standards Agency (DVSA) practical driving test for car and trailer. No medical examination or additional theory test is required. The test is regarded by the DVSA as the first step to pulling large trailers. The duration of the test is approx 90 mins.
The driving test takes the candidate through a number of different exercises including a reversing exercise, coupling and uncoupling the trailer.
In addition to the trailer manoeuvring exercises the candidate must show the examiner skill and competency on the highway including junctions, roundabouts, lane control, mirror routines, hill starts and angled starts, etc. During the test you will be asked a number of preset questions called ‘show me, tell me’ which must be answered either verbally or practically demonstrated.
What can you tow on passing the B+E test?
Successfully passing this test allows a driver to tow a trailer up to a gross weight (trailer plus load) of 3,500kgs (3.5 tonnes). This means a vehicle and trailer with a gross train weight of 7,000kgs (7 tonnes
WARNING Trailer Test…
Did you know that it is illegal to TOW a Trailer without the proper Driving Licence?
The possible Penalties for Towing Without a Valid Licence are:
9 Penalty Points (3 points for the missing licence entitlement and 6 points for no insurance owing to the fact that you are driving without the correct licence) and up to a maximum fine of £5000.
Category B: Vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes MAM (Maximum Authorised Mass) and with up to eight passenger seats. Category B vehicles may be coupled with a trailer up to 750kgs MAM (allowing a combined weight up to 4.25 tonnes MAM) or a trailer over 750kgs MAM provided the MAM of the trailer does not exceed the unladen weight of the towing vehicle, and the combination does not exceed 3.5 tonnes MAM.
For example: A vehicle with an unladen weight of 1.25 tonnes and a MAM of 2 tonnes coupled with a trailer with a MAM of 1.25 tonnes could be driven by the holder of a category B entitlement. This is because the MAM of the combination does not exceed 3.5 tonnes and also the MAM of the trailer does not exceed the unladen weight of the drawing vehicle.
Whereas: The same vehicle with an unladen weight of 1.25 tonnes and a MAM of 2 tonnes when coupled with a trailer with a MAM of 1.5 tonnes would fall within category B+E. This is because although the combined weight of the vehicle and trailer is within the 3.5 tonnes MAM limit, the MAM of the trailer is more than the unladen weight of the drawing vehicle. Vehicle manufacturers normally recommend a maximum weight of trailer appropriate to their vehicle.
Details can usually be found in the vehicle’s handbook or obtained from car dealerships. The size of the trailer recommended for an average family car with an unladen weight of around 1 tonne would be well within the new category B threshold.
TOWING CARAVANS after passing the trailer test…
As for towing caravans, existing general guidance recommends that the laden weight of the caravan does not exceed 85% of the unladen weight of the car. In the majority of cases, caravans and small trailers towed by cars should be within the new category B threshold. An exemption from the driver licensing trailer limit allows a category B licence holder to tow a broken down vehicle from a position where it would otherwise cause danger or obstruction to other road users. By passing a category B test national categories F (tractor), K (pedestrian controlled vehicle) and P (moped) continue to be added automatically.
CATEGORY B+E: VEHICLES UP TO 3.5 TONNES MAM TOWING TRAILERS OVER 750KGS MAM
Category B+E allows vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes MAM to be combined with trailers in excess of 750kgs MAM. In order to gain this entitlement new category B licence holders have to pass a further practical test for category B+E. There is no category B+E theory test.
B+E car and Trailer Training course and Trailer driving test pass
Well done to John who passed his B+E driving test today at West Thurrock Driving Test Centre. In Essex today.
John met me at Get Towing in Southend-on-Sea in Essex and completed a 2 day intensive trailer training driving course and B+E driving test, he enquired for ‘trailer test near me’
The Examiner for the B+E driving test complemented him on a safe drive, ith only 3 minor Faults this helps to keep my high pass rate at over 90%
The reversing exercise during the, DVSA B+E driving test, was completed with no minor faults.
After that John, as part of his towing course and test, he had to carry out the un-couple and re-couple exercise, which also scored no minors faults.
His new B+E drivers’ licence should be back to his home address within 2 weeks as the driving test examiner sent it off for him as his address on the licence was the same as where he currently living.
We carry out these trailer training courses and tests all over the Essex area
Well done again Mo your caravan lessons will keep you legal puling your new caravan to Devon!
Trailer Training course and B+E trailer test passed
Trailer Test Pass
Well done Dave on passing your B+E car and trailer driving test today in Thurrock after a 2 day Trailer Training Course with Get Towing Trailer Training.
On your b+e driving test you only scored 2 minor driving faults
great result
Get Towing trailer training courses and B+E car and trailer training and DVSA test
Get Towing Trailer Towing Training, East London, Essex Area
We can arrange all your trailer training needs from booking the practical DVSA B+E trailer towing test, supplying suitable vehicles and trailers for the training package and arranging suitable sites for the training.
All our trailer training courses include full use of the combination during trailer towing training and during the B+E driving test. Once the booking is confirm we also supply e-documents to help you full prepare for the training course as well as the practical trailer test.
We specialise in B+E trailer towing courses in, Kent, London, East London and Essex. We can supply the combination/outfit that is suitable for the trailer training courses and the B+E driving test and we have a number of B+E tests centres in and around the M25 close to London.
Our combinations will be of a high quality, fit for the purpose and we use large box van trailers or horse box trailers for the B+E lessons and test. We can also help with solutions with DVLA driving licence checks, fleet and corporate driver training and pre-employment driving assessments.
We also offer Approved Driving Instructor training for ADI’s who wish to become B+E instructors. We have the facilities to train individuals, SME’s as well as large companies, whether the training is local to London and the South East or national.
Our current clients include a national roadside recovery company, an international plant hire company, a large vehicle insurance company as well as arborists, property maintenance companies and numerous riding schools and equestrian centres.
Whether you run or manage a company whose drivers require trailer training or an individual who needs to tow for either work or pleasure, you will be assured that our trainers are knowledgeable and diligent in their duties and will offer a value added service to ensure you, or your drivers receive the highest possible standards of B+E trailer training and correct advice and guidance.
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Get Towing on a B+E training course and take towing lessons before a Driving test with safe tyres
Testing your tread depth
Learn how to check the tread and pressure and then check out our general advice on maintaining tip top tyres on a ‘get towing’, B+E, ‘car and trailer training course’
Trailer Tread wear indicators
The easiest way to check your tyre tread is still legal is to look out for tread wear indicators. These are usually small bars, about 5mm wide, across the base of the tyre’s main grooves.
If the tyre tread has become level with the top of the wear indicator, it means your tyres have reached the legal limit of 1.6mm. When they are worn to this level, they need to be replaced.
The 20p test
If your tyres don’t have tread wear indicators, then you can test them with the 20p tyre test. To do this, all you have to do is place a 20p coin into your tyre’s tread grooves. The outer rim of a 20p coin is just under 3mm wide so if it’s obscured then your tyre is comfortably above the legal minimum tread depth.
If you can see part of the rim of the coin then it’s time to check your tyres more carefully using a proper tyre tread depth gauge.
Tyre gauges
The best method for testing your tyres is to use a calibrated tyre gauge. These come in many different forms – from digital gauges to laminated cards with coloured indicators.
To use, just place the gauge into the tyre’s groove and see how close you are to reaching the required minimum depth for your vehicle.
If you check the tread regularly and at different places across the tyre you’ll be able too see how the tyres are wearing and pick up any early signs of uneven wear.
What causes trailer tyre wear?
Tyres will start to wear out over time, but some factors can increase the wear.
Front tyres wear faster because of movement through steering and tyres on driven wheels will wear more quickly.
High speed driving increases temperature and wear.
Driving with an excess load.
Pressure – under inflation (through increased flexing and temperature) and over inflation (through reduced contact area) can both increase wear.
Our trailer Training courses will show you all these practical tips before your trailer driving test
Car and trailer. B+E training. Speed limits and speed safety!
When towing a trailer, as with driving at any time, it is of great importance to always keep within the legal speed limit for the road that you are using.
Speed limits for cars towing caravans or trailers:
• 30mph limit applies on all roads with street lighting unless signs show otherwise.
• 50mph applies on single carriageways unless signs show otherwise.
• 60mph applies on dual carriageways and motorways.
It should be remembered that you must not travel in the right-hand lane of a motorway, with three lanes or more, if you are driving a vehicle towing a trailer.
Another important thing we teach you on a Get Towing trailer Training course is to make sure that you drive within your outfit’s capabilities. Too many people try to drive the exact same way as they would if they didn’t have a trailer hitched on the back of their car. Please also make sure you always drive at a speed that is well within your capabilities, and to the road and weather conditions that prevail at the time.
If your trailer begins to snake or swerve, ease off the accelerator and reduce speed gently. (This can happen if you are driving too fast or the load in the trailer is wrongly positioned). Do not brake sharply on a bend, (this could cause a possible jack-knife situation). Reduce speed before the bend and take the appropriate gear for the speed you are doing. Then gently accelerate out of the bend.
Give us a call at Get Towing to arrange a trailer training course or any b+e training on get-towing.co.uk
good luck
Get Towing car and trailer B+E driving test pass
I’d like to introduce you to a very happy James who has just passed a Get Towing car and trailer (B+E) test in West Thurrock following a successful 2 day trailer training course. James did 6 hours training on day 1 with 4 hours training on day 2 along with an additional 2 hours for his DVSA trailer test.
During the trailer course and trailer driving test James had to reverse a trailer around a circuit, complete the un couple and re couple, back up, exercise as well as approximately 40 minutes of trailer towing on the road which includes all the usual things found on a b+e driving test in the West Thurrock area for example the roundabout under junction 30/31 of the M25 which candidates struggle with during their trailer test and a roundabout at the Sandy Lane junction in Aveley .
So all in all not easy but James passed his trailer test 1st time too!
Congrats James!
Towing a trailer or towing a caravan Get Towing can help you get a towing licence
So far this summer we’ve had glorious sunshine with nice dry roads, a staggering amount of rain which has not just made the roads wet but also in some places we’ve had flooding and of course we’ve also had some frost and ice. I have no doubt that as we progress into the year we will undoubtedly have some snow in places as well.
Winter is definitely here and this can change how you tow your trailer or caravan. So what do need to consider when getting your trailer or caravan ready to go in bad weather? The obvious thing to start with is how the weather and road conditions can affect the stopping distances. Normally the Highway Code would recommend a following distance of 2 seconds. To know whether you are at the correct distance you would pick a point on the side of the road say a lamp post or bollard and count 2 seconds. You can do this by saying “only a fool breaks the 2 second rule” or “1 Mississippi 2 Mississippi” (at a steady pace) when the vehicle in front of you passes it and if you reach the same spot before the other vehicle you are too close. This rule changes in the wet and on icy roads. In the wet the rule changes to a 4 second rule and in the ice or snow it grows dramatically to a 10 second rule.
Undoubtedly you already drive as smoothly as you can but this is never more important than when there is snow or lumps of ice on the road. Your towing vehicle may be able to crush lumps of ice but this type of obstacle could be enough lift one side of your trailer or caravan so watch out for extra debris in the road.
Cornering and manoeuvring with a trailer should be done earlier than normal and it is important to start to slow down well before bends as the wheels are still moving you should have more control. Try to keep you speed on bends constant ad with high gradient corners you may need to slow down to a crawl.
High winds can also be a problem during the winter so watch out for open areas where gusts could happen or when passing lorries. When passing lorries move away from slightly to counteract the gust effect.
When starting off on a journey be careful of your 1stinitial pull as you may find that the wheels of the trailer or caravan may be pulling out of a divet or hole they may also be trying to pull over a lump of ice etc. This could cause the trailer to need more power to pull it out and then suddenly become free. So before you try to pull a trailer or caravan ensure the wheel are free to roll without any real problems. If it particularly wet or snow has fallen the wheels may have sunk. If this is the case keep you front wheels facing forward and move forward steadily. If the wheels start to spin let off the accelerator. If they spin too much and cannot get traction then place something under the wheel, stones, an old bit of carpet anything with a bit of grip. If you have nothing to use for grip you could always let some air out of your tyres to give you more surface grip. DO make sure you have a way of reflating them.
Remember to check your vehicle FLOWER:
F = Fuel – Have you got enough?
L = Lights – Are all the lights working properly?
O = Oil – Has been checked and topped up?
W = Water – Has the windscreen wash and coolant been topped up?
E = Electrics – Are all of the electrics working?
R = Rubber – Are your tyres in good condition and at the right level of pressure for the conditions?
