Training For B+E Trailer Test

Training is tailored to each individuals requirments and abilities to be as time and cost affective as possible and is carried out in specially prepared and fully insured vehicles and trailers.

The test will involve five main elements:

• A series of questions need to be answered
• A manovering exercise
• A braking exercise
• An on road drive (up to 60 minutes)
• A coupling⁄uncoupling exercise

The training will cover aspects of the test in the area the test is to be taken. Tests can be booked in advance so therefore all arrangements can be made on your behalf.

Training vehicles are provided insured for any driver on or off road by a policy of comprehensive insurance. They are kitted out with all the associated equipment required for winching ⁄ recovery demonstrations as required.

Trailer Towing Law

The law states that if a candidate passed their driving test after 1st January 1997 they have to pass an additional test to gain the "E" entitlement on their licence. This would allow them to tow a trailer over 750kg (Maximum Authorised Mass) legally on the public highway.

Commercial users have a responsibility to provide adequate training if towing is part of someone’s work role.

Lantra Awards Basic Trailer Handling Course Content

• Legal requirements of use of a road trailer
• The main causes of accidents
• Towing vehicle ⁄ Trailer combinations and setup
• Essential vehicle ⁄ Trailer safety checks
• Correct coupling & uncoupling
• Loading & noseweight checks
• Vehicle trailer stability & security
• Handling techniques including reversing
• Assessment of individual performance & feedback

Trailer courses can be held from customer’s premises, providing that a classroom ⁄ meeting room can be made available. Also, there needs to be an area of hard standing large enough to perform manoeuvring and reversing. If this is to be within an hour from Tewksbury, the same day rate will be charged, supplying a vehicle and trailer asw ell as all necessary equipment.

Course Price

B + E trailer training woks out at £135 per session (3 ½ hours) with an average of 3–sessions before test standard is achieved.

Tests fees are £115. With notice it is possible to run a course for 2 candidates over 2 days.

The above course proces are listed excluding theLantra Awards registration fees.