Trailer Training Courses
Our locations
1) Skipton / Leeds / Wetherby - West Yorks & North Yorks
2) Sheffield / Worksop - South Yorks & North Notts
3) Enfield - North London (Special Offer Price for 14th March)
4) Yeading - West London
5) Oxford/Newbury/Reading/Swindon - special offers for 29th feb & 1st mar
6) Any other location in UK (please call to discuss this option)
Our Pass Rate in 2011
76.6% (Based on all 82 B+E Tests we took pupils to - not just the number who eventually passed)
The National Average for all B+E Tests in the UK in 2010 was 54%
Next Available Courses :- (Please check daily for changes)
Bingley / Leeds / Wetherby - West Yorks 13/03
Sheffield South Yorks 29/02
Enfield / Yeading - South East 14/03 - Special Offer price available
Oxford / Reading / Newbury - 29/02, 01/03 - Special Last Minute Deal Available
Call Chris our B+E Trainer, on 07715 297812 for more information or to book your place
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Can you tow a trailer legally ?
• If you passed your car test before January 1st 1997
You are generally entitled to drive a vehicle and trailer combination up to 8.25 tonnes MAM (maximum authorised mass). MAM is the maximum permitted laden weight.
• If you passed your car test after 1st January 1997
You are restricted to vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes MAM towing a trailer up to 750 kgs MAM, or a vehicle trailer combination up to 3.5 tonnes MAM providing the MAM of the trailer does not exceed the unladen mass of the towing vehicle. If you wish to tow a trailer that exceeds these weight limits, you will need to pass an additional driving test to gain B+E licence entitlement.
Caravan Owners
If the Gross Weight (Not the Kerb Weight) of your vehicle and Caravan weigh over 3500kgs then you will need a B+E licence entitlement too.
Consider this example - Land Rover Freelander has a max gross weight of 2600kgs + Caravan 1400kgs = 4000 kgs
Your Vehicle V5 Doc will show its Max Gross Weight which is the total weight the vehicle should carry , including its own kerb weight
Gross Trailer Weight
This is the max weight a trailer is permitted to carry , including its own weight. So if you have a trailer that weighs 700kg but has a Gross Max Weight of 2500kg then the latter is classed as its real weight for legal towing purposes
Gross MAM of your Vehicle & Trailer = Max Gross Vehicle Weight + Max Gross Trailer Weight
The possible Penalties for Towing Without a Valid Licence
- 9 Penalty Points (3 For the missing Licence entitlement and 6 for no Insurance - owing to fact you are driving without a licence)
- A Maximum fine of approx £5000
- Possible impounding of your vehicle and trailer
Is it worth the risk ?
Even if you believe you are entitled to tow legally our advice is to get some “trailer training” if you have little or no experience before you consider towing anything. Our “introduction to towing” courses are informative and enjoyable. It will give you the chance to gain some basic skills that you can demonstrate when using your own trailer without the fear of looking stupid.
B+E Assessment session (2 hours) available for £70 Please email or ring for details
The B+E car and trailer driving test
• The car and trailer test lasts for approximately 1 hour 30 mins and is based on a mixture between the standard car driving test and the LGV (Large Goods Vehicle) test.
• The test comprises elements at the test centre and on the public road:
o Ability to undertake safety checks on your vehicle and trailer
o A reversing exercise
o A 60 minute road drive, demonstrating advanced observation, use of speed and management of space to a very high standard.
o An Independent Drive (10 mins as part of the 60 min on-road drive)
o Unhitching and re-coupling
Course Information
• Without proper training, many people fail the B+E test on the standard of their road driving, so all trainers are DSA Approved Driving Instructors . You will find us friendly and professional, we are also extremely patient and believe that learning should be fun.
• Irrespective of your previous towing experience, we will prepare you not just for the test (if you need to take it) but to tow with skill, confidence and safety.
• Reversing exercise training usually takes place on private ground.
• Intensive courses are available midweek or weekend. Lasting a full day, this is normally sufficient time to prepare people for B+E test success and beyond.
• Training is usually provided on a 1:1 basis, though you are welcome to share courses with a friend or colleague when appropriate. Discounts are offered for this.
• All training is conducted using our vehicle and trailer , although you are welcome to use your own vehicle and / or trailer if you prefer. We allow a 10% discount from any of the course prices below if you use your own vehicle.
Courses Available
Introduction to Towing / Refresher Training
• 3 Hours in duration (Please Note - Available at Bingley West Yorkshire only)
• General safety advice – trailer Loading , vehicle checks.
• Coupling and Un-Coupling
• Reversing techniques
• Driving with a trailer - general awareness
Price £ 99.00 please click the price to continue to our booking page
Extra hours available at £35 per hour
Half Day Test Booking (4 hours) - Available in West Yorkshire Only
Only Suitable for someone with lots of towing experience
Driving Skills must be of "Driving Test Standard"
Ideal for those who have recently failed the B+E Test with just 1 or 2 faults
PLEASE NOTE - This half day booking should really only be taken once an assessment of your skills has been undertaken or additional Training has already been provided It is virtually impossible to pass the B+E Test by booking this half day course alone and you are likely to waste your money if further training has not been provided
Price £ 170.00 (location - Bingley West Yorkshire) please click the price to continue to the booking page
Price does not include DSA Test Fee of £115
1 Day B + E Course
• Suitable for someone who has experience at towing
• Concentrates on preparation for the B + E Test exercises
• General driving skills are assessed and improved in readiness for the Test.
• Test held at end of the day (sometimes the following morning depending on test times)
Price £ 280.00 (location - Bingley West Yorkshire) please click the price to continue to the booking page
Price £ 330.00 (location - Shefield South Yorkshire) please click the price to continue to the booking page
Price £ 400.00 location - London/Oxford please click the price to continue to the booking page
Price £ 400.00 location - Anywhere else in UK please click the price to continue to the booking page
All the above prices based on 1-1 tuition using our vehicle and trailer. (10% discount for using your own vehicle). Course prices do not include the Test Fee which is paid direct to the Driving Standards Agency
Company 2-1 Tuition Rates
2-1 Tuition available for Company bookings - reduce all the above course prices by 25%
2 day B + E Course
• Extra time spent on Trailer exercises and is suitable for someone with little or no trailer experience
• General driving skills assessed and improved in readiness for the Test
• Test usually held on 2nd or 3rd day morning depending on test times available
Price £ 400.00 (location - Bingley or Leeds W.Yorks) please click the price to continue to the booking page
Price £ 430.00 (location - Sheffield South Yorkshire) please click the price to continue to the booking page
Price £ 560.00 (location - London/Oxford) please click the price to continue to the booking page
Price £ 560.00 (location - Anywhere else in UK) please click the price to continue to the booking page
DSA Test Fee £115 Not Included
All the above prices based on 1-1 Tuition with our vehicle and trailer
Company 2-1 Tuition Rates
2-1 Tuition available for Company bookings - reduce all the above course prices by 25%
3 Day Course
Suitable for someone who has zero experience with Trailers
Ideal for the more apprehensive person who would welcome more practice time
Test held at the end of day 3
Price £ 560.00 (location - Bingley or Leeds W.Yorks) please click the price to continue to the booking page
Price £ 620.00 (location - Sheffield South Yorkshire) please click the price to continue to the booking page
Price £ 720.00 (location - London/Oxford) please click the price to continue to the booking page
Price £ 720.00 (location - Anywhere else in UK) please click the price to continue to the booking page
DSA Test Fee £115 Not Included
All the above based on 1-1 Tuition using our vehicle and trailer
Locations :-
Option 1 - Our main training centre - Bingley West Yorkshire (BD16)
Option 2 - Sheffield for courses that are a minimum of 1 full day in duration
Option 3 - Enfield in North London or Yeading in West London for courses that are a minimum of 1 full day in duration
Option 4 - Oxford / Newbury for courses that are a minimum of 1 full day in duration
Option 5 - Any other location in UK Mainland - Minimum 1 full day in duration
Booking Information
• Our instructors will meet you each day at one of our training centres or a pre-arranged location
• Courses that require a B + E test are usually available within 2/3 weeks but we may be able to offer earlier dates if required (sometimes within 7 days subject to availability)
• Our refresher course is usually available within 7 days.
• Payment for the courses can be made by Cash or Debit / Credit card, sorry we do not accept cheque payments unless you have secured an “invoice” facility ++ with us by prior arrangement. (++ subject to VAT being added to the rates shown above where company invoices are raised)
• Upon booking we require a minimum deposit of 50% which will enable us to secure your place and book your B + E test where required.
• All accommodation / travel costs are your own responsibility.
Please read what some of our previous customers think :-
Julie Broughton
Thank you Chris. I know I didn't want to take your advice initially when I called you , more fool me as I went and took a trailer test without much training. After failing (Badly) I came along to you in shame but you were very friendly and never made me feel silly. If you need a trainer with LOTS of patience choose Chris. Thank you Thank you Thank you !!
Frank Jeffery - Chingford Building Comp Many thanks Chris for your efforts over the last 3 weeks. We didn't need another "pull" from the local police and I can sleep much easier now that all my guys are "legal". Cheers
Sarah Connor - Jump Logistics, Newbury Chris, we just wanted to pass on our thanks for taking complete control of our trailer training needs. Everyone involved said how enjoyable their courses were as well as over-flowing with useful content. I know personally how much I have learned (and how much I had forgotten about safe driving!) We will be passing on your details to all the associated drivers we have to make sure they are aware of the B+E Licence needs - Thank you
James Edwards - Bicester Thanks for everything Chris. I am proof that there is almost no chance of passing the B+E test without proper training. As you know I took a test last month on my own and failed with 4 serious errors ! I thought I knew it all given that I have been pulling trailers on the farm for 5 years. My one day course with you was perfect. To start at 8am and end at 4pm with a Test Certificate and just 3 minor faults was just a brilliant result. I would say to anyone who thinks they don't need proper training - Think again.
