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The licence category for car and trailer is B E, sometimes called B+E. Therefore, the trailer test is often referred to as the B+E test. B being your normal car category, and E being the trailer entitlement. Some people also call it the trailer towing test, it’s all the same thing!
When you have passed your B+E test you will be allowed to tow any trailer behind your category B vehicle, providing the weight of the trailer and it’s load is within the vehicle manufacturers specifications. The trailer licence test lasts for 90 minutes and is conducted from DVSA vocational test centres. These are test centres that conduct large vehicle tests for lorries, coaches and of course, car and trailers.
The main test centres that we use are at Chelmsford, Enfield and West Thurrock.
The test has four main elements:
Safety questions, the reversing exercise, the uncouple and recouple of the trailer and on road driving. You will need to prove you are competent in each subject to pass your trailer licence test.
The safety questions:
You Will be asked 5/6 questions relating to the safety and maintenance of the vehicle and trailer. These will be a combination of “show me” questions where you will need to actually demonstrate the answer, and “tell me” questions where you will just need to explain. For example: “show me how you would check your horn is working” means actually pressing the horn to operate it. “Tell me how you would check your tyres to ensure they have sufficient tread depth and they are safe to use on the road” means you would just have to explain how you would check the tyres, not actually take the examiner on a trip around the car and trailer whilst you inspect every tyre!
The reversing exercise:
You need to demonstrate a level of basic competence of trailer reversing. This is done in a special area at the test centre, usually at the start of the test. To pass you need to reverse in an elongated S-shape into a bay made from cones, stopping with the rear of the trailer in a predetermined space. The examiner will be looking at your control of the vehicle and your observations whilst doing the exercise.
Control:
There is no need to awkwardly shuffle the wheel whilst reversing. Maneuvering a trailer often requires large steering inputs to be applied quite quickly, shuffling the wheel through your hands slows down your steering (especially if it’s a method you are adopting for the test and you are not used to steering this way), it is completely acceptable to cross your hands on the wheel, or even use the palm of your hand to spin the wheel to quickly apply the required lock. We don’t advise palming the wheel when driving forwards, as your hand could slip off the wheel leading to loss of control, but it’s completely fine at the slow speed used for reversing a trailer. You are allowed to drive forwards up to twice during the reversing exercise. So if the trailer bends too much, or turns the wrong way, you can pull forwards and straighten up.
Observation:
During the reverse exercise, you should maintain good all round observations. Looking over your shoulder is permitted, but must not be the only place you look. It’s safe to say that there will not be any pedestrians wandering around the reversing area during your test, however the examiner will be expecting you to reverse as though you are in a busy area, so correct observations should be made throughout.
Common faults:
Allowing the trailer to turn so much that it cannot be recovered.
Allowing the vehicle or trailer to go outside the perimeter of the reversing area.
Not driving forwards far enough when taking a corrective shunt, meaning that the combination simply goes back to a poor position. Ensure you drive forwards far enough to ensure the car and trailer are straight.
Hitting a cone or barrier.
Stopping short of the marked box for the rear of the trailer.
Poor observations.
Reversing too quickly leading to a loss of control.
You won’t be asked to do any reversing on the road, this is due to the limited visibility to the rear of the trailer.
Trailer uncouple and recouple:
Often done at the start of the trailer test, however this varies at different test centres or with different examiners. The examiner will always give you clear instructions on exactly what is expected, so don’t worry about the order of the test, just concentrate on performing well. You will be asked to uncouple the trailer from the car and park the car alongside the trailer. You will then be asked to couple the trailer to the car as though it was a different trailer that you have not seen before.
Common faults:
Uncoupling in the wrong order.
Failing to carry out the correct trailer checks before hitching up.
Reversing back too far and colliding with the trailer.
Coupling in the wrong order.
Failure to check the trailer has coupled correctly.
Not checking trailer lights.
On road driving:
You will be driving for about an hour during the towing test. A high standard of driving is required, you will need to demonstrate good anticipation of changing conditions ahead, correct use of the mirror, signal, manoeuvre routine, drive at a safe speed whilst maintaining good progress where possible and give consideration to the weight of the trailer in accelerating, braking and cornering.
Common faults:
Incorrect use of the mirror, signal, manoeuvre routine.
Poor observations when moving away.
Forcing other vehicles to brake at a junction, particularly roundabouts.
Driving too fast or slow for the road.
Approaching junctions too quickly.
Poor lane discipline especially on roundabouts.
Passing Your Trailer Test
The trailer towing test is comprehensive, many people think you will just do some reversing and a pass is pretty much guaranteed, this is not true! However, with our training you will benefit from our years of experience of preparing people for their B+E test, hugely improving your chances of passing the test first time. Don’t worry if any of this sounds daunting, we’re used to seeing nervous people and are experts at preparing even the most nervous to pass first time.
Over 90% of our customers pass first time on a two day course and save themselves time and money by doing so.
GOOD LUCK AND GET TOWING…
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Congrats to Fred from Maidstone in Kent who has passed his Trailer Licence Test in West Thurrock 😎
He completed a 1 day intensive trailer training driving course and B+E trailer test to gain his trailer licence with only 4 minor faults.
He enquired for a ‘trailer test licence’ and ‘B+E Trailer Test’ near me in Kent
We met in Leigh on Sea where Get Towing has their headquarters where we start some of our trailer licence training courses
one day course 6hrs £399 inc test fee
two day course 12hrs £599 inc test fee
The Examiner for the B+E trailer driving test was very impressed with him during a safe trailer towing drive with 6 minor faults an excellent good result as he didn’t know the Chelmsford or West Thurrock, South Ockendon and Aveley areas of Essex that well.
The reversing manoeuvre to pass the trailer licence test seemed quite easy for Lee on the trailer driving test and was completed with no minor faults after practicing it many times at our reversing site, before the trailer test, really helped
After that Fred had to carry out the un-couple and re-couple exercise, which scored no minors faults as we practiced this many times as well.
His trailer licence should be back to his home address within 2 weeks as the examiner sent it off for him as his address on the drivers licence was the same as where he currently living.
The roundabouts in that part of West Thurrock in Essex can be tricky, but Fred coped well on his trailer training course with the difficult junctions around the parts of Basildon in Essex that we drove around to help him familiarise himself in readiness for the trailer test.
Basildon and West Thurrock can be particularly challenging if you are not used to the layout of it sometimes awkward multiple lane approach roundabouts
Basildon and West Thurrock have some difficult roundabouts especially the one under the M25 at junction 30/31!!
We carry out these trailer training courses and trailer licence tests all over the Essex area at locations including; Basildon, Enfield, Dagenham, Romford, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Colchester…
Well done again Fred work will be pleased and easier, and safer for you now pulling the trailer to your jobs
Winter driving and trailer driving blog
Winter is closing in 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 tow 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” 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.
As the picture shows some drivers will drive with their mirrors like this until the heater has cleared them! of course the correct procedure would be clear the glass and mirrors to be able to see all around effectively.
Cornering and manoeuvring 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?
Good luck and get towing… safely
Lee passed his trailer licence test… courses from £399 – Search ‘Trailer Training Courses near me’
Another pass for Get Towing trailer licence training. Lee, who met me at Get Towing trailer training head quarters in Leigh-on-Sea in Essex, where we carry out these types of trailer licence training courses and trailer tests around the Essex area, especially Chelmsford and West Thurrock.
He completed a 2 day intensive trailer training driving course and B+E trailer test to gain his trailer licence on the first attempt with only two minor faults.
He enquired for a ‘trailer test licence’ and ‘B+E Trailer Test’ near me in Chelmsford
The Examiner for the B+E trailer driving test was very impressed with him during a safe trailer towing drive with 6 minor faults an excellent good result as he didn’t know the Chelmsford or West Thurrock, South Ockendon and Aveley areas of Essex that well.
The reversing manoeuvre to pass the trailer licence test seemed quite easy for Lee on the trailer driving test and was completed with no minor faults after practicing it many times at our reversing site, before the trailer test, really helped
After that Lee had to carry out the un-couple and re-couple exercise, which scored no minors faults as we practiced this many times as well.
His trailer licence should be back to his home address within 2 weeks as the examiner sent it off for him as his address on the drivers licence was the same as where he currently living.
The roundabouts in that part of West Thurrock in Essex can be tricky, but Lee coped well on his trailer training course with the difficult junctions around the parts of Basildon in Essex that we drove around to help him familiarise himself in readiness for the trailer test.
Basildon and West Thurrock can be particularly challenging if you are not used to the layout of it sometimes awkward multiple lane approach roundabouts
Basildon and West Thurrock have some difficult roundabouts especially the one under the M25 at junction 30/31!!
We carry out these trailer training courses and trailer licence tests all over the Essex area at locations including; Basildon, Enfield, Dagenham, Romford, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Colchester…
Well done again Lee work will be pleased and easier, and safer for you now pulling the caravan on your family holidays
Trailer Licence Training Test Passed. Prices from £399 for a trailer training course in Enfield and all over Essex.
Another pass for Get Towing trailer licence training. Alberto, who met me at Get Towing trailer training head quarters in Leigh-on-Sea in Essex, where we carry out these types of trailer licence training courses and trailer tests around the Essex area, especially Chelmsford and West Thurrock.
He completed a 2 day intensive trailer training driving course and B+E trailer test to gain his trailer licence on the first attempt with only two minor faults.
He enquired for a ‘trailer test licence’ and ‘B+E Trailer Test’ near me in Southend on Sea
The Examiner for the B+E trailer driving test was very impressed with him during a safe trailer towing drive with 5 minors an excellent good result as you don’t know the Chelmsford or West Thurrock, South Ockendon and Aveley areas of Essex
The reversing manoeuvre to get a trailer licence seemed very easy for Alberto on the trailer driving test and was completed with no minor faults after practicing it many times at our reversing site, before the trailer test, really helped
After that Alberto had to carry out the un-couple and re-couple exercise, which scored no minors faults as we practiced this many times as well.
His trailer licence should be back to his home address within 2 weeks as the examiner sent it off for him as his address on the drivers licence was the same as where he currently living.
The roundabouts in that part of West Thurrock in Essex can be tricky, but Alberto coped well on his trailer training course with the difficult junctions around the parts of Basildon in Essex that we drove around to help him familiarise himself in readiness for the trailer test.
Basildon and West Thurrock can be particularly challenging if you are not used to the layout of it sometimes awkward multiple lane approach roundabouts
Basildon and West Thurrock have some difficult roundabouts especially the one under the M25 at junction 30/31!!
We carry out these trailer training courses and trailer licence tests all over the Essex area at locations including; Basildon, Enfield, Dagenham, Ilford, Romford, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Colchester…
Well done again Alberto work will be pleased and easier and safer for you now pulling the trailer and your customers
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If you have passed your car test after January 1st 1997, you will not be given a B+E entitlement automatically, you must pass a practical trailer driving test with the DVSA to gain this entitlement 😩
Do I need a B+E Licence?
The driving license will show entitlement to drive vehicles in Category B – this is a vehicle with up to 8 passenger seats or a goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes Gross Vehicle Weight (eg. Transit van).
But if a caravan/trailer weighs more than 750kg can you still tow it?
Yes, but this is where you need to find the maximum towing capability of your vehicle and it’s Unladen Weight (ULW) – the rules say that a trailer of more than 750kgs can be towed providing the trailers’ maximum weight does not exceed the ULW of the towing vehicle and that the total combined vehicle and trailer doesn’t exceed 3.5 tonnes.
If your combination goes over 3.5 tonnes the driver will need Category B+E
With B+E on your license, your vehicle and trailer can be over 3.5 tonnes. To work out how heavy you will need to find the manual or the Vehicle Identification Plate.
The VIN plate or manual will state maximum weights for the vehicle, individual axle weight and something called Gross Train Weight (GTW).
GTW is the total weight of the vehicle trailer and load – if they weigh your vehicle and it exceeds this you are overloaded and have committed an offence.
If the driver has only category B on their Licence they will need to take a test in a B+E combination if they need to drive this type of vehicle and heavier trailer.
How long will it take to train a driver to B+E?
All drivers are different – some will learn quickly, others may take longer, we would recommend an assessment prior to trailer training to determine the ideal trailer training course length – most drivers with car driving experience should be up to DVSA trailer test standard within 2/3 days.
A Driver who passed a car driving test before 1st January 1997 – should have B+E on their licence and could drive any of the above combinations and won’t need to pass another trailer test!
CAUTION – You may need considerably more than a B+E driving test – if the trailer and vehicle exceeds 7 tonnes and they are being used in connection with a business, you are likely to require a Goods Vehicle Operators Licence, the towing vehicle may require a Tachograph and the driver will have to observe the Drivers Hours Regulations
GOOD LUCK AND GET TOWING… 😎
Romford Trailer Licence Test Training – The DL25 trailer driving test report form
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On every trailer driving test you will receive, on completion, of the test, a report for you to study.
This is to be changed in February 2020 to an email being sent, to view the report, as the test will be marked electronically on an IPad device.
The following is an explanation of how the driving examiner marks your driving test report (DL25) and exactly what he or she is looking for on your trailer test drive.
Three columns are used for the marking. The first column records minor faults in each category, you are allowed 15 minor faults and still pass the test.
Second column records serious driving faults and the third column records dangerous faults and will result in a failure of the test if a fault appears in these columns.
1(a) Eyesight Test At the start of the driving test the examiner will ask you to read a vehicle registration number. If you required glasses or contact lenses, you must wear them whenever you drive. If you had problems with the eyesight test.
1(b) Highway Code / Safety If you did not need to take a separate theory test, for example to obtain a licence for a tractor or other specialist vehicle, you will have been asked questions on the Highway Code and other related motoring matters. You will have also been asked to identify some traffic signs. Even if you have passed your theory test it is advisable to study the Highway Code prior the the Driving Test.
3 Reverse exercises You will need to be able to control the vehicle safely whilst reversing to the left, when parking on the reversing area at the test centre. You must take good effective all round observation throughout the manoeuvre and show consideration to other road users.
7 Vehicle Checks (Show Me – Tell Me Questions) You will need to display to the examiner a basic knowledge of the fundamental safety checks applicable to your vehicle. For example safe fluid levels, lighting and tyre checks.
10 Vehicle and trailer combinations. Uncoupling / recoupling ( Not for Learner Drivers) You will need to demonstrate the skills necessary when uncoupling and recoupling your vehicle, driving the towing vehicle to a designated position prior to recoupling safely.
11 Precautions Before you start the engine make sure that you are comfortably seated and all controls can be safely operated. Check Handbrake and neutral before starting engine.
12 Control This section covers the safe and controlled use of accelerator, clutch, gears, foot brake, parking brake, and steering. . Always try and use the vehicle controls as smoothly as possible. This means less wear and tear on your vehicle and a smoother ride for your passengers. Make proper use of your accelerator and clutch to make a smooth start. Always depress the clutch just before you stop.
13 Move off You will need to demonstrate your ability to move off smoothly and safely on the level, on a gradient and at an angle taking the correct precautionary observations.
14 Use of mirrors – Rear observations Use all the mirrors fitted to your vehicle safely and effectively. You must always check carefully before signalling, changing direction or changing speed. Use the Mirrors Signal Manoeuvre (MSM) routine effectively. Checking mirrors alone is not good enough. You must act on what you see.
15 Signals You must signal clearly to let others know what you intend to do. You should only use the signals shown in the Highway Code if it would help other road users . Always signal in good time and ensure that the signal has been cancelled after the manoeuvre has been completed. You should not beckon to pedestrians to cross the road.
16 Clearance to obstructions Allow plenty of room to pass stationary vehicles, obstructions and be prepared to slow down or stop. You need to watch out for changing situations such as car door opening, child running run out or a vehicle pulling out without warning.
17 Response to signs/signals You need to be able to react to all traffic signs and road markings. You must act correctly at traffic lights and pedestrian crossings. Obey signals given by police officers, traffic wardens and school crossing patrols. Look out for signals given by other road users.
18 Use of speed You should make safe, reasonable progress along the road bearing in mind the road, traffic and weather conditions and the road signs and speed limits. Remember that speed limits are limits and not targets.
19 Following distance Always keep a safe distance between yourself and other vehicles. Remember, on wet or slippery roads it takes much longer to stop. When you stop in traffic queues leave sufficient space to pull out if the vehicle in front has problems.
20 Maintaining proper progress and avoiding hesitation You must show that you can drive at a realistic speed appropriate to the road and traffic conditions. You should approach all hazards at a safe, controlled speed, without being over cautious or interfering with the progress of other traffic. Always be ready to move away from junctions as soon as it is safe and correct to do so. Driving excessively slowly can frustrate other drivers.
21 Junctions (including Roundabouts) The examiner will watch for the correct use of the Mirror Signal Manoeuvre on approach to all junctions. You should be able to judge the correct speed of approach so that you can enter a junction safely and stop if necessary. Position your vehicle correctly. Use the correct lane. If you are turning right, keep as near to the centre of the road as is safe. Avoid cutting the corner when turning right.You need to be extra careful in poor light and bad weather conditions. Watch out for cyclist, pedestrians and motorcyclist.
22 Judgement The examiner will be assessing you judgement through out the test. Extra skill is required for clearance, meeting, crossing the path of vehicles and overtaking. Only carry out an exercise if is safe and legal.
23 Positioning You should position the vehicle sensibly, normally well to the left. Keep clear of parked vehicles and position correctly for the direction that you intend to take. Where lanes are marked, keep to the middle of the lane and avoid straddling lane markings. Do not change lanes unnecessarily.
24 Pedestrian Crossings You should be able to identify all types of pedestrian crossing and take the correct action. Show courtesy and consideration towards pedestrians. At all crossings you should be prepared to slow down and stop if necessary. You need to pay extra attention where the crossings are hidden by parked cars or queuing traffic.
25 Position for Normal stops Choose a safe, legal and convenient place to stop, close to the edge of the road, where you will not obstruct the road and create a hazard. You should know how and where to stop without causing danger to other road users.
26 Awareness & Planning You must be aware of other road users at all times. You should always think and plan ahead so you can judge what other road users are going to do, try to predict how their actions will affect you and react in good time. Take particular care to consider the actions of the more vulnerable groups of road users such as pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and horse riders.
27 Ancillary controls You should be able to operate all the controls and switches, especially those that have a bearing on road safety. These include indicators, lights, windscreen wipers, demisters and heaters. You should be able to find these controls and operate them correctly when necessary, without looking down.
28 Eco Safe Driving You should drive in an eco friendly manner considering the effects on the environment. Plan well ahead. Use the correct gear for you speed. Avoid revering the engine. Avoid sudden acceleration and harsh braking.
Q1: Open the bonnet, identify where the brake fluid reservoir is and tell me how you would check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.
A: Identify reservoir, check level against high/low markings
Q2: Show me how you would check that the direction indicators are working.
A: Applying the indicators or hazard warning switch and checking functioning of all indicators (Vehicle and trailer)
Q3: Show me how you would check that your vehicle & trailer doors are secure.
A: Physical checks should be made to ensure that windows, roof light and all doors, including cargo doors are properly closed
Q4: Show me how you would check that the horn is working (off road only).
A: Check is carried out by using control (turn on ignition if necessary)
Q5: Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine coolant level and tell me how you would check that the engine has the correct level.
A: Identify high/low markings on header tank where fitted or radiator filler cap and describe how to top up to correct level
Q6: Show me how you would check the parking brake for excessive wear.
A: Demonstrate by applying parking brake that when it is fully applied it secures itself and is not at the end of the working travel
Q7: Show me how you would clean the windscreen using the windscreen washer and wipers and explain how you would check the condition of the wiper blades.
A: Operate control to wash and wipe windscreen (turn ignition on if necessary) and inspect the wipers for wear and/or damage
Q8: Show me how you would set the demister controls to clear all the windows effectively, this should include both front and rear screens.
A: Set all relevant controls including fan, temperature, air direction and heated screen to clear windscreen and windows. Engine does not have to be started for this demonstration
Q9: Show me how you would switch on the rear fog light(s) and explain when you would use it/them. (No need to exit the vehicle)
A: Operate switch (turn on dipped headlights and ignition if necessary) Check warning light is on. Explain to use them when visibility is less than 50m > 100m
Q10: Show me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you would know the main beam is on whilst inside the car.
A: Operate switch (with ignition on if necessary) Check with main beam warning light
Q11: Show me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this vehicle. (I can assist you, if you need to switch the ignition on, please don’t start the engine).
A : Operate brake pedal. Make use of reflections in windows, garage doors etc or ask someone to help
Tell me Questions
Q12: Tell me the main safety factors involved in loading this vehicle.
A: The load should be distributed evenly throughout the trailer. Heavy items should be loaded as low as possible so that they are mainly over the axle(s). Bulkier, lighter items should also be distributed evenly to give a suitable ‘nose weight’ at the towing coupling. The nose weight should never exceed the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications
Q13: Tell me the main safety factors involved in securing a load on this vehicle.
A: Any load must be carried so that it does not endanger other road users. It must be securely stowed within the size and weight limits for the vehicle. The load needs to be secured with straps/clamps so that it cannot move or fall from the vehicle when cornering or braking
Q14: Tell me how you would check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road.
A: No cuts and bulges. 1.6mm of tread depth across the central 3/4 of the width of the tyre and around the entire outer circumference
Q15: Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash.
A: The head restraint should be adjusted so that the rigid part of the head restraint is at least as high as the eye or top of the ears and as close to the back of the head as is comfortable. (NB some restraints might not be adjustable)
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B+E trailer towing licence training ‘near me in Chelmsford, Essex’
B+E – the trailer towing category allows you to drive a vehicle with trailer, horse box or caravan where the combination is over 3.5 tonnes MAM (maximum authorised mass).
our trailer training instructors…
Get Towing has been providing trailer training to people within Southend and over Essex for over 15 years to drive confidently and safely. All out trailer training instructors are qualified and approved driving instructors and with a patient approach, ensuring that all our students are safe on the roads.
Why do you need trailer training?
Since 1997 if anyone would like to tow a trailer they might have to take another test (B + E) trailer training test. The test itself consists of two parts and is of 60 to 90 minutes duration by an LGV (large goods vehicle) examiner employed by the DVSA.
First part of the trailer test
The first part will be conducted off road, probably at the test centre. Before you begin, you will have to read a new style number plate from a distance of 20 metres.
The examiner will ask you 5 ‘show me – tell me’ questions. Then you will need to show the examiner that you can confidently drive and control the car with the trailer whilst doing a reversing manoeuvre. You will need the ability to undertake safety checks on your vehicle and trailer – this will include disconnecting and connecting the trailer.
Second part of the trailer test
The second part is conducted on the road. The driving test will last approximately 60 minutes and, with your trailer, you will be tested as you would on an ordinary L test for a car. To pass the test you will need to obtain no more than 15 minor faults and without a serious or dangerous fault (one of these will result in a failure).
There is no requirement to do any reversing whilst on the road; however, there is an independent driving element lasting about ten minutes where you will be required to follow road signs and markings.
To obtain a pass, the test should be driven with good forward planning, understanding the need for good road positioning at all times, along with excellent mirror and observational understanding.
Six hours are required on the day of the driving test to include test time, extra practice and travelling.
How we do our trailer training…
In all our years of trailer training we have understood that everyone is different; we believe that a course of trailer towing training should be based on the individual needs of the driver.
It’s unlikley that a driver of twenty years plus experience should be on the same course as a novice driver who has just passed their trailer driving licence test so…
you can choose from…
6hr one day course = £399
12hr two day course = £599
18hr three day course = £799
DVSA trailer tests cost = £115 which is included in the above price.
The driving course will be done on the roads around the trailer test routes and consist of driving on a variety of road and traffic conditions. After completion, our experienced instructor will discuss and explain the areas of weakness which will result in how many hours of trailer training he thinks you need to pass the test.
good luck!!
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Well done Will you’ve passed your B+E trailer driving test at West Thurrock Driving Test Centre in Essex.
Will met me at Get Towing trailer training head quarters in Southend-on-Sea in Essex where we carry out the trailer training courses and completed a 2 day intensive trailer training driving course and B+E driving test to gain his trailer licence.
He enquired for a ‘trailer licence and ‘B+E Trailer Test near me in Chelmsford or West Thurrock
The Examiner for the B+E driving test complemented him on a safe drive with only a few minors, a very good result as he didn’t know the Chelmsford, West Thurrock, South Ockendon and Aveley areas of Essex that well.
The reversing exercise on the trailer test was completed with no minor faults after practicing it many times at our reversing site, before the trailer test really helped.
After that Will had to carry out the un-couple and re-couple exercise, which scored no minors faults as again we practiced this many times as well.
His trailer licence should be back to his home address within 2 weeks as the examiner sent it off for him as his address on the drivers licence was the same as where he currently living.
The roundabouts in that part of Essex can be tricky, but Will coped well on his trailer training course with the difficult junctions around the parts of Essex that we drove around.
Basildon and Chelmsford trailer training routes can be particularly challenging if you are not used to the layouts used to reading the road signs.
Basildon and Laindon are noted for their three lane approach roundabouts and unusual junctions particular difficult in a car and trailer.
We carry out these trailer training courses and trailer tests all over the Essex area at locations including; Basildon, Enfield, Dagenham, Ilford, Romford, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Colchester…
Well done again Will, work will be pleased and work will be easier now with the trailer
