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The towing test

If you passed your driving test after January 1st 1997 and you want to tow a trailer weighing more than 750kg, or a vehicle and trailer with a combined weight of over 3.5 tonnes, you will need to take the B + E towing test in addition to your driving test.

This may sound a lot but if you consider that the average 4 x 4 weighs 2.5 tonnes, and then add the weight of your trailer plus its load, the total can soon exceed 3.5 tonnes. Most horse trailers also fall into this category.

Although everyone is different most people only need a few hours tuition before taking their towing test. Lessons are generally two hours in length and Tracy will provide a vehicle and trailer or pupils can use their own if they prefer.

The towing test
The test is taken at your local Large Goods Vehicle test centre, with Gloucester, Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton and Garretts Green near Birmingham, being conveniently placed for most Passtime students.

At the test centre you will be required to answer a few questions on vehicle safety, perform a reversing exercise, execute a controlled stop and unhitch and hitch-up your trailer. This is followed by on road driving, where you will encounter varied road conditions, often including the motorway.

Succeed with Passtime
To ensure your success in the towing test, Passtime offers;

• Approved driving instructor with over 20 years experience.
• One to one tuition.
• Use of vehicle and trailer if required.
• Patient female instructor.
• Familiarisation and refresher courses.
• Competitive rates.

To discuss tailoring towing lessons to your requirements contact Passtime now!