So do I need to take my trailer test?

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Help I'm a bit confused! I was about to book in my trailer test course but after reading on the dvla and other websites it seems I don't have to take my test after all!
I'm driving a jeep Cherokee and planning on buying the lightest trailer I can, and il only be transporting my 14.2hh light weight cob who I think weighs about 450kg.
Even with the car, trailer, horse and weight of two adults I'm not going to be over a combined weight of 3500kg. Am I right in thinking I don't need to take the test?
Thanks
 
SNORKEY said:
Help I'm a bit confused! I was about to book in my trailer test course but after reading on the dvla and other websites it seems I don't have to take my test after all!
I'm driving a jeep Cherokee and planning on buying the lightest trailer I can, and il only be transporting my 14.2hh light weight cob who I think weighs about 450kg.
Even with the car, trailer, horse and weight of two adults I'm not going to be over a combined weight of 3500kg. Am I right in thinking I don't need to take the test?
Thanks
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Find GVW of vehicle - that will be on V5 keepers form and on a plate on the vehicle usually under the bonnet or on a door frame which can been seen when door open
Find the plated MAM of the trailer - that is usually on a silver plate somewhere on or near the A frame behind the towing hitch

Now add the two figures together and if they are more than 3500 you need B+E
 
Im confused too- I understood if you took your driving test before a certain date you didn't need to take it- I passed mine in 1970. Should I take it?
 
No way are you going to get away without your test with a jeep and an ifor I'm afraid OP

Rog has answered your question already I knwo but just thought I would say that the test is easy so don't worry :)
 
Oh poo, that means I still have to take it. Its such a con, I was pulling a trailer with my mother sat by me for two years before they changed the rule about that. And il only ever be towing with a little horse :(
 
SNORKEY said:
Oh poo, that means I still have to take it. Its such a con, I was pulling a trailer with my mother sat by me for two years before they changed the rule about that. And il only ever be towing with a little horse :(
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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
 
I can't change the vehicle so I guess il have to take the test. Someone told me they recently changed the law so my mother can't sit by me. She's not going to want to keep coming out with me anyway. So annoying, I wouldn't mind if it was cheaper but £600 for lessons and a test is a lot.
 
She can still sit with you for trailers. It changed for HGVs but if you have a pre 1997 trailer license you can still supervise :)

If you have been towing for two years I doubt you need that many lessons though chicken. Honestly, it really isn't that hard. It is more a case of getting back in to the habits you need for a test (crawling up to junctions and checking mirrors etc). I would have an assessment hour with and instructor and see what they say but doubt you'd need loads. I hadn't ever towed in my life and I only spent that much :)
 
Jesstickle said:
She can still sit with you for trailers. It changed for HGVs but if you have a pre 1997 trailer license you can still supervise :)

If you have been towing for two years I doubt you need that many lessons though chicken. Honestly, it really isn't that hard. It is more a case of getting back in to the habits you need for a test (crawling up to junctions and checking mirrors etc). I would have an assessment hour with and instructor and see what they say but doubt you'd need loads. I hadn't ever towed in my life and I only spent that much :)
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This, and your mother can supervise you as long as she's had the B+E entitlement on her licence for over 3 years.
 
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