Types of Courses & The B+E Driving Test
All our trailer test towing courses include the full use of our vehicles and trailers throughout the training AND the B+E Driving Test (please check this is the case if you are comparing prices elsewhere !!!)
B+E Trailer Towing Driving Test – What you will be required to do:
- “Show Me / Tell Questions”
- Reversing Exercise
- Couple and Re-Couple Exercise
- An hour long drive with a DVSA Driving Examiner (you will need to demonstrate skills over and above your car driving test – please do not under-estimate how important your current driving skill level is when choosing a course length)
1 Day B+E Test Course
- Suitable for someone who has lots of experience at towing and reversing
- Concentrates on preparation for the B + E Trailer Test exercises
- General driving skills are assessed and improved in readiness for the Trailer Test.
- Test held at end of the day – be prepared for a tiring day
2 Day B+E Test Course
- Suitable for someone with little or no trailer experience and allows an overnight break.
- General driving skills assessed and improved in readiness for the Test
- Test held on 2nd day after further training sessions.
3 Day B+E Test Course
- Suitable for someone who has no experience with Trailers and maybe nervous about towing.
- Ideal for someone who would welcome more practice time without being rushed
- Test held at the end of day 3
2 Day Course (2 People Sharing)
Sharing trailer test courses are only available for work colleagues and friends ( we don’t put complete strangers together !)
- 1.5 Days of Training with 2 Tests on second day
- Driving shared between 2 people
- Great for work colleagues who BOTH have plenty of towing experience
3 Day Course (2 People Sharing)
Sharing trailer test courses are only available for work colleagues and friends ( we don’t put complete strangers together !)
- 2 Days of Training with 2 Tests on the 3rd and final day
- Driving shared between 2 people
- Great for work colleagues
What to expect from the training, course and test
- Our instructor will meet you each day at one of our training centres or a pre-arranged location
- Training will cover all aspects of the Test (see above) – with extra emphasis placed on any areas that need more work
- Regular breaks are taken to keep you fresh
- For your training and test you will use our vehicle and trailer (unless you specifically wish to use your own vehice)
- Your Test will take place at a Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency LGV Test Centre and you will be assessed by a Driving Examiner – Exactly the same as your Car Driving Test. The Test will last approx 1hr 30 mins
- During your test you will be allowed 15 Minor Driving Faults – But you are not allowed any “Serious” or “Dangerous” faults – this will result in a fail
- The Driving Examiner will give you the result immediately after the test concludes
