Learning to Tow

[Mollymillymoo]

Morning everyone!

I' sure this question has been asked many times and I've tried to find it on here but haven't soo...

I have not yet taken my B + E test yet and want to start my towing education this weekend. What are the laws regarding to learner towing? I read online that I have to have someone who has a liecense to tow and have L plates on the car and trailer. Am I allowed to tow with my horse in the trailer if I have all of this? Or can I only tow an empty trailer?

Thanks in advance!

 

[ROG]

SUPERVISING A B+E LEARNER
In April 2010 new rules were introduced for those supervising certain learner drivers but they only affected those supervising VOCATIONAL categories such as C1 C1+E D1 & D1+E where the supervising driver had those categories given to them for free when they passed a pre 1997 car test.
They do not affect those with a pre 1997 B+E licence who wish to supervise a B+E learner.
All B licence holders have B+E provisional on the paper part of their licence and can tow an empty or loaded trailer on all roads including motorways.
The usual rules apply when a learner is driving -
The supervising driver must be aged over 21
The supervising driver must have held a B+E licence for at least 3 years
L plates must be fitted to the front of the vehicle and the rear of the trailer
Correct insurance for a B+E learner

The B+E test
No medical or theory test required
Read a number plate from a certain distance
VIDEO - Show Me Tell Me Questions - usually 5
The next three can be in any order:-
VIDEO - Reversing Exercise - done in test centre grounds if test conducted from practical test centre - some tests are now being done from training school grounds
DSA REVERSING TEST AREA DIAGRAM
VIDEO - Uncouple/couple up - done in test centre grounds if test conducted from practical test centre - some tests are now being done from training school grounds
One hour road drive - includes the independent drive and is done virtually the same as the basic car test

DISCLAIMER - I have no connection to any companies which may be featured in those videos

This is interesting BUT NOT RECOMMENDED – a B licence towing set up can be presented for the B+E test but L plates must be used for the test. So you can train yourself, go to test by yourself, fit L plates, do the test, then, pass or fail, remove L plates and drive away by yourself.
DSA B+E TEST AND VEHICLE/TRAILER REQUIREMENTS

 

[Mollymillymoo]

Awesome Rog - thank you! Very interesting. So I will be able to practise with my horse in the trailer with L plates, as long as my mother (pre 1997 license) is with me, if I understand that correctly.

Do I need any different insurance to tow? I have ordinary car insurance but have never seen any clauses about towing... Do I need to inform my insurance company?

Thank you so much for your help

 

[ROG]

Awesome Rog - thank you! Very interesting. So I will be able to practise with my horse in the trailer with L plates, as long as my mother (pre 1997 license) is with me, if I understand that correctly.

Do I need any different insurance to tow? I have ordinary car insurance but have never seen any clauses about towing... Do I need to inform my insurance company?

Thank you so much for your help

First paragraph spot on

Inform your insurer - usually there is no extra cost