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Learning to tow a trailer or caravan

If you passed your driving test after January 1st 1997, you will NOT have the automatic right to jump into a car and start to tow a trailer

If you passed your driving test after January 1st 1997, you will NOT have the automatic right to jump into a car and start to tow a trailer. In fact the rules are quite complex and can affect quite a lot of people.


What does the B+E (Car and Trailer Test) consist of?

The B+E (Car and Trailer Towing Driving Test) is conducted by the DSA (Driving Standards Agency) at Occupational Driving Test Centres throughout the country. The trailer towing test consists of:

  • Answer 5 vehicle safety check questions (show me/tell me) from the bank of 15.
  • A drive of approximately 55 minutes on a variety of roads and in various traffic conditions.
  • Within this drive will be a section of approximately 10 minutes of independent driving.
  • A controlled (emergency) stop performed off road in the Testing Centre.
  • A reversing manoeuver.
  • Unhitch the trailer safely and correctly, then re-hitch it and carry out all appropriate checks in preparation to drive off.

During the B+E Car and Trailer driving test you may not make any serious or dangerous faults, and only 15 driver (minor) faults. At all times you are expected to drive correctly, in particular demonstrating good anticipation and planning skills to deal with hazards, show respect and consideraton to other road users, and show thorough understanding of the rules of the road and the highway code.


What format does the B+E (Trailer Towing Training) take?

To start your training we would focus on your general driving, in particular looking at:

  • Your use of mirrors.
  • Your general hazard planning and awareness.
  • Your hazard awareness, linked to your use of speed and planning to slow/stop in good time.
  • Your cornering technique, ensuring that you stay safe and take into account the considerable increase in length of your "rig".
A lot of the focus on this part of the training is on forward vision and forward planning to prevent awkward situations developing, and a general revision of your driving skills as required.

Then we would look at teaching the correct way to hitch and unhitch the trailler. This can be done in conjunction with a self help study sheet, and can be practiced on your own rig if you have one.

Then we look at the reverse manoeuver. This needs a fair bit of practice to get right as it is fairly complex. If you have access to a rig of your own and some off road space this can also be practiced by yourself and again, self study material can be provided.

How long this all takes will depend on the individual driver and their initial driving ability. It also depends on the intesnity of the course that they wish to follow and how much practice the candidate can take in between sessions.

How much does a B+E Test cost?

Prices for all driving tests are set by the government through their Agency, the DSA. The current price of all driving tests can be found through the DirectGov website, click here to open their site in a new "tab".

If any prospective client would like to discuss a course of training then please contact Mr Ray Lynch:

Contact information for The Smart Way Driving School

Contact us on Mobile 07711 336452

Email Enquiries@The-Smart-Way.CO.UK

Post - 61 Martin Brae, Ladywell West, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 6UT

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Accreditations for The Smart Way Driving School
Find us on FreeIndex under Driver Training Companies Our Chief Instructor is an ROSPA Gold standard advanced driver Our instructors are members of the Instutute of Advanced Motorists, our Chief Instructor is an IAM Recommended Instructor and a local group observer/instructor We offer the DSA recommended Pass Plus couses in West Lothian and Fife All our instructors are members of the Motor Schools Association of Great Britain All our instructors are members of the industry leading professonal body, the Driving Instructors Association We are members of the FSB (Federation of Small Businesses) so our integrity is assured All our instructors are DSA approved