B+E Car & Trailer Towing
In September 2021, individuals holding a standard Category B car licence were no longer required to pass a driving test to tow trailers and caravans up to 3500kg. However, the DVSA still encourages people to undergo some training, which falls under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER 98 Sec 9) as work equipment. This means that training will still be required.
Insurance companies will consider individuals who have undergone formal training to be lower risk, potentially leading to lower insurance policy prices.
What is involved in this course?
Please take note of the following information:
The course is a one-day trailer training course that can be conducted at your location, using your own trailer and vehicle. This provides valuable experience with your vehicle and its handling. ULTS Courses are supported by Skills for Logistics and come with certification.
During this course, candidates will have the opportunity to gain or develop their towing skills and will be taught how to safely tow a trailer. The course will also cover understanding the combined weight of the vehicle and trailer and the legal requirements when towing trailers.
Candidates will learn how to carry out equipment safety checks, understand how the type and weight of a trailer can affect performance and safety, and appreciate the relationship between vehicle and trailer weights and limits.
The course will establish safe methods for coupling and uncoupling the trailer from a vehicle, help in understanding the requirements of driving the vehicle and trailer, and educate on the main causes of accidents and what can be done to avoid them.
Course Content
- General driving assessment
- Corrective driving (as required)
- Coupling and uncoupling
- Trailer reversing
- Trailer towing legislation
