My trailer towing training courses will ensure that you are fully efficient on the following before towing a trailer on the road:
The following announcement was made by the DVLA on 16th December 2021:
If you passed your car driving test from 1 January 1997, you’re now allowed to tow trailers up to 3,500kg MAM.
DVLA will update your driving licence record to show that you’re allowed to tow trailers. You’ll get category BE added to your driving licence when you get a new photocard driving licence.
Do not need to contact DVLA for this to happen. It will be done automatically. If you passed your car driving test before 1 January 1997, you are not affected by the change.
Driving a car and trailer for the first time: It’s best to take training from a driving instructor if you want to start driving a car and trailer.
Most students new to trailer towing will require a half day towing lesson - this approximately 3 hour lesson consists of all the fundamentals and required skills required to tow a trailer safely. This one-to-one course includes reversing in straight lines, around corners and parking, coupling and uncoupling the trailer, discussing the laws on trailer towing, the importance of trailer weight distribution and how to keep your trailer roadworthy and legal.
This trailer towing lesson includes a 60 mile trip which includes motorway and dual carriageway driving, driving on hills and country roads as well as towing a trailer through town.
For students requiring more than half a day of trailer towing training, this course is also available as a full day course priced at £395.00. Bespoke courses can be arranged to suit your requirements.
Based at: Diggerland, Nr Junction 27 M5, Devon
All courses require a deposit of £50.00 on booking.
Trailers can be extremely large and heavy. Incorrect loading and towing of your trailer can seriously impact the safety of your trailer on the road. Towing a trailer without the correct skills and knowledge can be dangerous both to yourself and other road users.
Please make sure you have the skills and knowledge required to safely tow a trailer on the road.
If you are entitled to tow with your licence but need to brush up on your technique or lack confidence, I am happy to give you lessons on trailer towing. I will also keep you up to speed with all the current laws and regulations regarding towing!
I supply the vehicle and trailer, the vehicle is a Toyota Invincible with a reverse camera to assist with coupling and uncoupling, the trailer is a twin axle box trailer.
Trailer towing lessons are fully tax deductible if you are self-employed or run a company.
Discounts are available for group bookings. Call David on 07810 738331 for details.
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