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Cerismum

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Hello everyone

I mostly lurk here and learn...

But I need your collective help so here's a question for you.

I have had my license since 1983 so with "grandfathers rights" I can tow a horse trailer, although I never have and I don't own one.

My friend passed her test in more recent years so doesn't have that on her license and hasn't taken the trailer test yet.

She has asked me to sit next to her at the weekend to go to a one day event.

Is this right or legal?

There's no way I want to break the law so your advice would be welcome.

Thanks!
Sandy
 
Cerismum said:
Hello everyone

I mostly lurk here and learn...

But I need your collective help so here's a question for you.

I have had my license since 1983 so with "grandfathers rights" I can tow a horse trailer, although I never have and I don't own one.

My friend passed her test in more recent years so doesn't have that on her license and hasn't taken the trailer test yet.

She has asked me to sit next to her at the weekend to go to a one day event.

Is this right or legal?

There's no way I want to break the law so your advice would be welcome.

Thanks!
Sandy
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LEGAL - and you do not have to be insured if you are not doing any of the driving

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
 
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