Government consultation on scrapping the trailer towing test

[jamessss]

Thought this might be interesting (and good news), the government are consulting on removing the requirement to pass the B+E test for drivers who passed their car test after 1997:

https://www.gov.uk/government/consu...rivers-to-tow-a-trailer-without-an-extra-test

The questions on the survey:

Question 20
To what extend do you agree with the proposal that car drivers should be allowed to tow a trailer without the need for passing a B+E test?
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Don’t know
If disagree, please explain.
Question 21
How much, on average, does a B+E training course cost a driver?
Question 22
What benefits or dis-benefits are there for a driver if they don’t need to take a B+E test?
Question 23
Please explain how this will impact your business?
Question 24
Do you think drivers would continue to want to take some training, even if a test is not required?
Yes
No
Don’t know
Please supply supporting evidence where possible.
Question 25
Do you consider there to be any implications for the insurance industry?
Yes
No
Don’t Know
Please supply supporting evidence where possible.
Question 26
Do you consider there to be any concerns for road safety should the government implement this measure?
Yes
No
Don’t know
Please supply supporting evidence where possible.