Paul Hammond is a professional instructor with over 25 years experience. Having started instructing in cars early in his career, Paul progressed to trailer training and LGV. PH Trailer Training is offering 1-3 day fully inclusive courses with a test. B+E trailer training necessary for trailer, horsebox and caravan towing. Did you Know...
From 19 January 2013, drivers passing a category B test ca
n tow:
- Small trailers weighing no more than 750kg
- Trailers weighing more than 750kg, where the combined weight of the towing vehicle and the trailer isn’t more than 3,500kg Maximum Authorised Mass (MAM)
If you want to tow a trailer weighing more than 750kg, when the combined weight of the towing vehicle and trailer is more than 3,500kg, you’ll have to pass a further test and get B+E entitlement on your licence. You’ll then be able to tow trailers up to 3,500kg...
If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997 and have an ordinary category B licence, you can:
- Drive a vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes or 3,500kg MAM towing a trailer of up to 750kg MAM.
-Tow a trailer over 750kg MAM as long as the combined weight of the trailer and towing vehicle is no more than 3,500kg
For anything heavier you need to take a category B+E driving test. Many people tow illegally because they aren't aware of the law. For more information get in contact with Paul.
