Trailer training
If you passed your car test after January 1997, there are restrictions to the type of vehicles that you can drive. The maximum weight of vehicle is 3.5 tonnes. If you tow a trailer the maximum weight increases to 4.25 tonnes. The trailer must not weigh more than the unladen weight of the towing vehicle. To drive a larger vehicle you must pass a test for category C1 (7.5 tonnes) or C (32 tonnes). If you need to tow a larger trailer, you must pass a B+E (car and trailer) or a C1+E or C+E (lorry and trailer). You must hold the rigid category before you can take a test with a trailer.
If you passed your test before January 1997, you will already hold a B+E licence (car & trailer) and a D1+E (mini bus & trailer). You also hold a C1+E licence (7.5 tonne goods vehicle & trailer), but you are restricted to a maximum weight with a trailer to 8.25 tonnes. After you pass a C1+E test the maximum weight with trailer is 12 tonnes.
If you have a suitable towing vehicle (B - C1 - D1) and / or trailer, you can use it for training and the test. I can provide a suitable trailer. Cost £20.00 per session. Training is charged at 25.00 per hour. Normally a session is 3 hours, but this is flexible.
The current DSA test fee for large vehicles and any trailer test is £115.00
If you don't need a test, but need help reversing or confidence on the road, I can run a course to suit you.
If you have any questions about the very complicated trailer regulations, please contact me and I will do my best answer them.
