Towing Training Norfolk for Trailer/Horsebox/Caravan with a vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes
Since 1997 the entitlement
to tow a trailer over 750 kgs changed and various restrictions applied.
The car+trailer test (Licence B+E) is based on the lorry test and last for approx 60mins.
- There is no category B+E theory test.
- The test is conducted at the vocational (bus and lorry) driving test centre.
- The towing test (B+E) includes:
- ability to undertake safety checks on your vehicle and trailer
- a reversing exercise
- a braking exercise
- unhitching and re-coupling exercise
- an on road drive, demonstrating a high level of competence, with emphasis on good mirror work, forward planning, all round observation. road positioning with consideration to other road users.
- you will be asked 5 questions about towing related safety.
Category B+E allows vehicles upto 3.5 tonnes MAM to be combined with a trailer in excess of 750kgs MAM.
- Towing Training will be tailored to suit you. The amount you need will depend on your previous experience and how quickly you learn. As a rough guide, SuttonDriving has found that people who have some experience of towing and reversing need 1/2 to 1 days, those with no experience at all need possibly up to 5 days.
- In order to find out your requirements SuttonDriving do a half-day session of about 3 hours. During this time you will be taken through the off-road manoeuvres in some detail and then spend the remaining time on the road, taking you through a variety of road conditions. At the end of this session the areas that need attention will be explained.
- Waiting times for test
vary, but are usually around 3-4 weeks.
Prices available on request.