Car Trailer Training Courses for Sussex & Kent Including LGV & Caravan Towing
We offer B+E, C1+E, D1+E and Caravan Towing Courses
Licences issued from 1 January 1997
If you passed your car driving test on or after 1 January 1997 you can:
- drive a car or van up to 3,500kg maximum authorised mass (MAM) towing a trailer of up to 750kg.
- tow a trailer over 750kg as long as the combined MAM of the trailer and towing vehicle is no more than 3,500kg
If you want to tow a trailer which exceeds these limits, you will be required to pass category B+E Trailer Towing Test.
The test is not just about reversing, it is similar to your car driving test but with a trailer attached, lasting approximately 1 hour to include 15 minutes of independent driving.
- Cars or Vans B+E
- Light Goods Vehicles C1+E
- Minibuses D1+E
Trailer Licence Course Information
Cars, Vans & Pickups
B+E Trailer Licence Course Information
Car Licences obtained after January 1997 have NO ACQUIRED RIGHTS and will be restricted to 4.25 tonnes maximum authorised mass (MAM), vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes with a trailer of 750kgs.
From January 2013 new licences are further restricted to 3.5 tonnes maximum weight including the trailer of 750kgs.
You will need to pass the B+E towing test if you need to tow a trailer which exceeds these limits
Light Goods Vehicles and Trailers C1+E
You can tow a trailer up to 750kgs with this vehicle, depending what drivers licence you hold and when you first passed the driving test?
If you hold acquired rights on car licences issued before 1997 and want to tow larger trailers you will need to take a further test for this.
You can now check your driver’s licence categories online, and you will NOT need to take any theory tests!
With previous experience you should be at an acceptable standard already and require a minimum of training to be ready for the DVSA test.
With previous experience you should be at an acceptable standard already and require a minimum of training to be ready for the DVSA test, sessions start from 4 hours and can be added to if required.
Minibuses and Trailers D1+E
You can tow a trailer up to 750kgs with this vehicle, depending what drivers licence you hold and when you first passed the driving test?
If you hold acquired rights on car licences issued before 1997 and want to tow larger trailers you will need to take a further test for this.
You can now check your driver’s licence categories online, and you will NOT need to take any theory tests!
With previous experience you should be at an acceptable standard already and require a minimum of training to be ready for the DVSA test.
Caravan Towing Training
These courses are for car drivers who would like to update their skills or have some refresher training.
Reversing any trailer correctly and with ease is an acquired skill and like most things practice makes perfect.
Our comprehensive training sessions will give you the confidence you always wanted but were too embarrassed to ask for help.
Our instructors will guide you from the basics to be able to reverse competently, safely and without the fear of ‘somebody’ watching for your mistakes!
Training sessions are 4 hours duration and are available for your personal requirements. On road driving assessments are conducted as well as reversing on our on site practice/manoeuvring area, please contact customer services for further details.
Too book your course or for more information.
Call: 01424 432200
Click below to view the steps to getting your Trailer Licence
35 hours of Periodic Training is now required by all LGV & PCV drivers every five years to continue driving professionally.
Just passed my B+E trailer test first time, with no minors – very pleased!! A great bunch of folks that helped me get through the test with confidence. Like many of us, we have been driving for years so going back to ‘driving school’ can be daunting! Jim made me feel comfortable and explained all aspects of the test to me clearly so I felt completely ready on the day. Paula is great in the office, very patient with arranging dates and times around work schedules and all the staff are very knowledgeable I would really recommend these guys!
Did my B+E Trailer training with Mark which was superb and booking was all very easy with Paula. Thoroughly recommend the Driver Training Centre
Great driving instructors with easy tuition. Highly recommend for your trailer towing lessons!
Passed B+E test first time, thanks to great training from Brian. Highly recommend.
Very happy with the driver training centre, staff are very helpful and down to earth people. they got me through my B+E trailer test and passed first time.
Can I Tow a Trailer?
This all depends on when you passed your driving test and also the weight of your vehicle and the trailer / caravan being towed.
If you passed your driving test before 1st January 1997 you can drive a vehicle up to 3,500kg and tow normal caravans and trailers as the towing entitlement was included when you took your test. However the trailer being towed must be within the towing limit of the towing vehicle.
If you passed your test on or after 1st January 1997 things get more complex as the test only covered category B which means you can drive the following under a normal car licence but must pass an additional test to gain B+E entitlement.
- Drive a vehicle up to 3,500kg ( Maximum Authorised Mass )
- Tow trailers more than 750kg if the combined weight of trailer and car is less than 3,500kg
- Tow a trailer up to 750kg
Can I Tow a Caravan?
Your entitlement to tow a caravan varies and depends on when you passed your test, see the above regulations.
How Long Does Training Take
The test is not just about reversing, it is similar to your car driving test but with a trailer attached.
An average course is usually one 4 hour session that offers general driving and reversing skills brush up. Your training and test is carried out in your own vehicle as this reduces the time taken getting used to a different vehicle and enables you to demonstrate previously acquired driving skills. We supply trailers and ancillary equipment required.
Trailer Training & Towing Courses
We offer trailer training & caravan towing courses for all drivers across Sussex & Kent to assist you in gaining your trailer licence. Our pass rates exceed the national average. We also offer Towing Training Courses for other categories including C1+E, D1+E.
Horsebox Driver Training
HGV Driver Training
We are a flexible HGV training centre with modern easy to drive, comfortable vehicles, fully air conditioned classrooms, off road manouvering facilities, a fully equipped training centre to cater for every transport training requirement.
Driver CPC Training
35 hrs of Periodic Training is required to maintain licence compliance. Training can be taken in blocks of seven hours or as an intensive course.
Towing & Caravans
We offer B+E, C1+E, D1+E towing courses for all categories of vehicles, Horse-box Owners, Cargo Trailers and of course Caravans.
Minibus Training D1
If you drive for hire and reward you will need to gain PCV entitlement. Hire and reward does not mean if you take fares for any journey, it means if you are paid to drive the minibus or bus as part of your duties. We serve Sussex, Kent and further afield with PCV training.
ADR Training
All Drivers of vehicles over 3.5 tonnes carrying dangerous substances in packages, tank containers and road tanker vehicles must attend a Department of Transport approved ADR course and pass the relevant Examinations.
Ambulance Driver Training
To Become an ambulance driver you will need a minimum of a C1 licence due to the weight of the vehicle you will be driving. When an ambulance is loaded with equipment and patients it often falls between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes.
Horsebox Towing
If you are transporting horses, at the very least you will need a Category B+E licence. The DVLA see small horseboxes as regular trailers towing a house tent or when moving garden waste to the tip. Most recreational horse owners will use a horsebox that falls into the B+E category. Click here to book B+E training we are always running courses.
Manual Handling Courses
This Manual Handling Training Course provides the necessary information and training for organisations to understand more about the risks associated with manual handling, how to undergo a risk assessment and how to ensure appropriate control measures are put in place.
FORS Professional Courses
The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is a voluntary accreditation scheme for fleet operators which aims to raise the level of quality within fleet operations, and to demonstrate which operators are achieving exemplary levels of best practice in safety, efficiency, and environmental protection.