B+E license- how much training do I need? costs?

[Henry Fiddleton]

Hi All,

I got my license in 2002, and would like to start towing my track car (and possible race car next year).

Looking into my B+E license - and some of the costs.

How many days/hours of tuition do I need?

I have never towed before (don't have a license), but seen my dad do it for you years!

Just spoke to local company, who claim I need 2 days worth of training:

-£210/day (x2)
-Half day for test (£135)
-plus booking the test (national fee £130 ish).

So I am looking at £685 to tow!

Makes hiring a pro-ish driver tuition for the track seem cheap ish.

Advice welcome- like can I do it cheaper; can I buy a trailer and practice with someone with a B+E license on private land (reverse parking etc).

Thanks,
HF

[Henry Fiddleton]

Thanks for the tip.

Looking at two day course - hopefully something over a weekend comes up.

I don't have a trailer to practice with, so will see what I can do. My dads car does have a tow bar.

Will have to get one fitted to the Cayenne at some point...

[Henry Fiddleton]

Thanks for the advice so far.

I have found a local place that will do a similar deal (in Kent).

Just need to justify three days not earning a penny, or get a weekend slot whenever they appear.

Keep putting it off, but will have to get round to doing it.