Can I Tow a Trailer?
Following Government changes to towing regulations from 20th September 2021, you no longer need to take a B&E test.
You can now tow a trailer with a total weight of 3500 kgs giving you a gross vehicle weight of 7 tonnes.
Can I Tow a Caravan?
Your entitlement to tow a caravan is now the same as above
Trailer Training & Towing Courses
We offer trailer training & caravan towing courses for all drivers across Sussex & Kent to assist you in gaining the skills required to tow any trailer.
How Long Does Training Take
An average course is usually one 4 hour session that offers general driving and reversing skills brush up. Your training 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 as required.
Horsebox Driver Training
Car Trailer Training Courses for Sussex & Kent Including LGV & Caravan Towing
We offer C1+E, D1+E and Caravan Towing Courses
IMPORTANT INFO
Following Government changes to towing regulations from 20th September 2021, you no longer need to take a B&E test. You can tow a trailer with a total weight of 3500 kgs giving you a gross vehicle weight of 7 tonnes.
Trailer Licence Course Information
Cars, Vans & Pickups
Light Goods Vehicles C1 and Trailers C1+EIf you want to tow a heavier trailer than 750 kgs, Following Government regulation changes, you can now take C1+E as one test, instead of two.
New drivers previously had to take two tests, C1 and then C1+E
You can tow a trailer up to 750kgs with LGV C1 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 C1+E
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 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.
New drivers for D1 can now take D1+E with one test instead of two!
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
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.
HGV Training
We are a flexible HGV training centre with modern easy to drive, comfortable vehicles, fully air conditioned classrooms, off road manoeuvring 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 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 Training
We offer C1+E, D1+E towing courses for all categories of vehicles, Horse-box Owners, Cargo Trailers and of course Caravans.