Many trades and hobbies require the use of a large trailer that is capable of towing the vehicle and the total weight of both the vehicle and the trailer (the train weight). These trailers could include horse boxes, caravans, boats, diggers and mobile catering vans.
A B+E licence increases your allowed train weight from 3,500Kg to 7,000Kg, providing you have completed the required trailer training of 3,500Kg. If you are towing a trailer for trading purposes or even pleasure you must ensure that you are doing so legally.
You can find this out by looking at your vehicle’s weight plate. It is usually found in the driver’s/passenger’s door jam or under the bonnet of the vehicle.
Shown here is an example of a towing vehicle that weighs 1,950Kg. The second volume measurement of 3,450Kg is the allowable train weight. If you take 1,950Kg from the allowable train weight of 3,450Kg, you are left with 1,500Kg which is the largest trailer this vehicle can tow legally. Because the total train weight is under 3,500Kg it can be driven on a Category B licence.
In this example, the towing vehicle weighs 2,505Kg. The second figure shows that the allowable train weight is 4,200Kg. Again, if you subtract the first figure from the second you are left with the largest weight the vehicle can tow. In this case it can legally tow a trailer weighing 1,695Kg. A standard Category B licence allows you to tow with this vehicle, but the trailer weight must not exceed 955Kg.
driveJohnson’s offers trailer training courses suited to your circumstances and requirements. If you want your B+E towing licence quickly then we offer various types of courses to suit most requirements. If you have any queries regarding the pricing, please feel free to call us. Depending on how many hours you require we can offer a pay as you go option for our trailer training lessons too.
Areas we provide trailer training
No hidden costs with us
- We don’t add VAT on top of the prices listed below.
- No extra cost to use our vehicle or trailer for the course, unlike some companies.
- We don’t take tea breaks out of your course time – you get 7 hours full tuition a day with us.
Not sure which course is this right one for you ? Try our 2 hour trailer towing assessment just £50. Depending on which course is suited to you this cost can be deducted off the above courses.
What makes our towing courses different?
driveJohnson’s has a fantastic reputation for quality tuition whether it’s driving lessons or trailer training lessons. Your driveJohnson’s trailer trainer also holds the relevant qualifications and an abundance of experience to help you pass quickly and stay safe when towing that trailer.
Here are just a few reasons why you should driveJohnson’s and trailer train with us:
- All of our trailer instructors are fleet registered.
- Your instructor will cover test route hot spots to help you on the day of your towing B+E test . This always helps and gives you more confidence going into the trailer test.
- We supply online videos and PDF printable handouts through out your towing course to help you understand everything and remember it more quickly.
- Our B+E trailer test pass rate is considerably higher than average 90% since January 2012.
- Our aim is for you to enjoy your trailer training with us. In the event you don’t enjoy your training, we want to know. So far, nobody has complained about our trailer trainers.
What does the B+E test involve?
The test will last around 1.5 hours and will include a reversing, controlled stop, show me tell me questions and driving through various traffic types and conditions. When you get back to the test centre you will need to uncouple your trailer from the car and then re-couple again whilst the DSA examiner observes your safety checks.
The benefits of learning with driveJohnson’s is that we know all of the test routes. So along with the quality towing instruction in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas you will be very familiar with the test routes as well which is a massive advantage compared to some companies teaching in car towing courses in Leighton Buzzard that make no effort to make you familiar with the routes. There are some tight corners and difficult gaps along some the routes so being ready for them areas can only help on the day!
For further information on B+E Training Courses, just give us a call. We are more than happy to point you in the right direction.
