How long do you have to wait after passing test to take towing test?

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My goal is to learn to drive before I turn 40 (which is in 2 years) so am renewing my provisional license again for the 3rd time and hope to start my driving lessons again when I sell one of my side saddles or buy a little car and have my OH teach me (he's had his license since 1994).

My goal also, is to tow myself too and our next car will most likely be a small 4x4 like a Freelander or maybe an estate car (I only have 1 horse, a TB, and my trailer weighs 840kgs).

So my question is, how long after passing your driving test, can you take towing lessons and take your towing test?
 
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sidesaddlegirl said:
My goal is to learn to drive before I turn 40 (which is in 2 years) so am renewing my provisional license again for the 3rd time and hope to start my driving lessons again when I sell one of my side saddles or buy a little car and have my OH teach me (he's had his license since 1994).

My goal also, is to tow myself too and our next car will most likely be a small 4x4 like a Freelander or maybe an estate car (I only have 1 horse, a TB, and my trailer weighs 840kgs).

So my question is, how long after passing your driving test, can you take towing lessons and take your towing test?
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You can take the B+E immediately after passing B - no mimimum period

Your OH can supervise you for B and B+E
 
widget said:
You could prob tow that combo without an extra test
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B licence holders can tow one horse with the right vehicle and trailer

The two simple rules are...
The GVW of the vehicle added to the trailer plated MAM must not be more than 3500
The trailer plated MAM must not be more than the vehicle kerbweight

here are some examples .....

BATESON LIGHT HORSE TRAILER
CHEVAL LIGHT HORSE TRAILER
IFOR LIGHT HORSE TRAILER

Contact trailer manufacturer to have trailer downplated if needed (free or very little cost)

Toyota Rav 4 (4X4) with these specifications/dimensions
Unladen/kerb = 1425
GVW = 1785
Max towing weight = 1500
Max trailer plated MAM = 1425 kgs


Nissan X trail (4X4) with these specifications/dimensions
Unladen/kerb = 1515
GVW = 2050
Towing = 2000
Max trailer plated MAM = 1450 kgs

Kia Sportage (AWD) with these specifications/dimensions
Unladen/kerb = 1678
GVW = 2140
Towing = 1600
Max trailer plated MAM = 1360 kgs

FREELANDER 1 (2001 - 2005)
Unladen/kerb = 1500
GVW = 2040
Towing = 1800
Max trailer plated MAM = 1460 kgs

SUBARU FORRESTER (4X4)
Unladen/kerb = 1465 minimum
GVW = 2050 maximum
Towing = 2000
Max trailer plated MAM = 1450 kgs

Skoda Yeti (4X4) with these specifications/dimensions
Kerb = 1530
GVW = 2070
Towing capacity = 2000
Max trailer plated MAM = 1430 kgs

Suzuki vitara (4X4) with these specifications/dimensions
Kerb = 1400
GVW = 1950
Towing = 1850
Max trailer plated MAM = 1400 kgs


Deduct trailer unladen weight from max trailer plated weight to get maximum load/horse weight for the trailer
Example:- Nissan (1450) minus IFOR HB403 (770 appx) = load/horse 680 kgs
 
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