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TRAILER TRAINING

STOP!!!!! - CAN YOU TOW A TRAILER OR CARAVAN LEGALLY?

Did you pass your driving test on or after 1st January 1997?

If you passed a car test on or after 1 January 1997 you are only entitled to drive a vehicle in category B, that is a motor vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes maximum authorised mass (MAM) AND you can only TOW A TRAILER up to 750 kgs MAM. (Click here for full details at www.direct.gov.uk).

In general this means that you cannot legally tow trailers such as: horse boxes, caravans or large trailers unless you pass the car and trailer test (category B+E). Also, if you have been disqualified from driving and passed a test since 1st January 1997, you will have lost your entitlement to tow and will have to pass a separate car and trailer test.

WARNING: Towing a trailer when you do not have the entitlement WILL INVALIDATE your insurance. This can lead to a prosecution with 9 penalty points on your driving licence and a fine of up to £1000

TRAIN TO TOW A HORSE TRAILER

SOLUTION: If you live in the North East of England and need to pass your car and trailer test Driver Training North East Limited is one of a few companies who can provide specialist trailer towing courses.

Trailer courses offered:

1 Day course of 7 hours, followed by a test the following day, this is for a student who has recently taken and failed a test.

2 Day course of 14 hours followed by a test the next day, for someone who has some experience of towing.

3 or 4 day course of 21 or 28 hours followed by the test, for someone who has never towed before.

1/2 day course for people who have the entitlement on their licence but have never towed before or just need a refresher build confidence.

Notes:

All of the above courses are bespoke to the individuals needs, and are carried out by Driving Standard Agency (DSA) approved driving instructors.
Refreshment and rest breaks will be taken as required on all courses.
Your own vehicle and trailer can be used if up to test standard, or Driver Training North East Ltd will provide for you if necessary.

Driver Training North East Limited provide professional services for companies, businesses, councils and organisations across the North East of England including, Tyneside: Newcastle, Gateshead, Gosforth, Sunderland, South Shields, Tynemouth, Washington. Teesside: Stockton, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar, Newton Aycliffe, Durham: Peterlee, Durham, Consett, Bishop Auckland, Spennymoor, Darlington, Richmond, Barnard Castle.