Trailer Test Info Courtesy of IANS – 08702 422 245
The Trailer Test, (B+E test) came in January 1997 which means that anyone from this date who passes their car test and wants to tow a trailer over 750kg must do an additional trailer test.
Trailers included are:
some caravans
car transporters
horse boxes
cattle trailers
Builders trailers – builders going over 750kg will need to do more i.e.: up to C1 / C1&E taking you up to a max of 1200kg.
Three three most frequent questions asked about the trailer tests are:
1/ What age do I need to be to do the test? The answer is 17 years and upwards as long as you how category B (car) on your licence.
2/ Can you learn on R plates ? Yes, you can.
3/ Can I use my car to tow my horse box ? This will depend on the towing capacity of the vehicle and the weight of the trailer.
Five reasons why you should do your trailer test
1) If you are involved in an accident with a trailer on and you don’t have the appropriate license, insurance companies may not cover you
2) If you are caught without this license you can face heavy fines and penalty points
3) There is no theory or hazard perception tests to sit
4) If you have experience of driving with a trailer, we have found that on average, between three and five lessons (of two hours each) is enough to pass your test.
5) If you haven’t driven with a trailer before, on average it takes between five and ten lessons to pass the test.
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Please feel free to contact us with any questions or queries on 08702 422 245 regarding any of the information above.
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