Trailer test

Lambkins said:
Training and test :) is it difficult ? What sort of things will I have to do. ? :) thanks
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The B+E test
No medical or theory test required
Read a number plate from a certain distance
VIDEO - Show Me Tell Me Questions VIDEO - Show Me Tell Me Questions - usually 5
The next three can be in any order:-
VIDEO - Reversing Exercise 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 DSA REVERSING TEST AREA DIAGRAM
VIDEO - Uncouple/couple up 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

The trailer must now be loaded with 600 kgs of sand bags or a 1000 kgs water IBC for the test so most companies are now training with that weight in the trailer
https://www.gov.uk/new-laden-testing-rules-for-driving-test-vehicles

Well explained here

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
Remember that the required 600 kgs of sand bags or 1 x 1000 IBC filled with water will be required in the trailer and the load must be secure.



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
 
So if I have an older person with me .. I can drive my jeep (say 2300kgs ) trailer say 1200kgs and pony 500kgs plus tack etc ..on L plates ? Thanks for the info ..I will look into doing the test ;) thanks again :)
 
Lambkins said:
So if I have an older person with me .. I can drive my jeep (say 2300kgs ) trailer say 1200kgs and pony 500kgs plus tack etc ..on L plates ? Thanks for the info ..I will look into doing the test ;) thanks again :)
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TO DETERMINE WHAT LICENCE IS NEEDED ...
GVW of vehicle added to trailer plated MAM - if that total more than 3500 then its B+E

You can tow on a B licence with one horse and here is just one example

Nissan Xtrail 4x4
GVW 2100
Towing capacity 2000

Bateson Derby trailer
MAM 1700 but down plated via contact with manufacturer to 1400
Empty weight 675

That leaves 725 for the trailer load/horse

2100+1400=3500 so just ok for B towing

If only towing on hard surfaces then something like a Skoda Octavia will suffice - they also do a 4x4 version if needed
 
With B+E tests it depends on whether the testing is done at a DSA test center or if its done at a training providers place

The DSA are closing many LGV/PCV/B+E practical test centres and allowing training providers to supply their own reversing area - the DSA examiner then does the tests at the training provider

Some of the car/motorcycle DSA test centers are also doing B+E if they have enough space for the reversing area

Depending where any B+E trainer tests from will determine how long a test wait will be
 
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