B+E test

[Adam205]

I will be doing my B+E in the new year in our auto Discovery 2.

Looking at the DVLA website on the matter:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensi...

under 'Rules for the car you use for your test' it refers us to the 'Rules for cars used for driving tests', which states:

'Using a manual or automatic vehicle
You can take your driving test in either a manual or automatic vehicle. However, if you pass your test in an automatic you'll only get a licence to drive an automatic.
For driving test purposes:
manual vehicles have three pedals – accelerator, brake and clutch
automatic vehicles have two pedals'

Is that the case for the B+E? Does it mean that I will only be able to tow with an automatic vehicle or are the DVLA a bunch of muppets?

[vonhosen]

You take a class test in an auto vehicle, you get an auto licence for that vehicle class. (Unless you've done a higher class in a manual).

Edited by vonhosen on Sunday 18th December 21:44

[R0G]

vonhosen said:

You take a class test in an auto vehicle, you get an auto licence for that vehicle class. (Unless you've done a higher class in a manual).

In DVLA land that is correct but not in DVLNI land

NI have different rules
Pass B manual then BE auto = BE manual

[R0G]

Adam205 said:

I will be doing my B+E in the new year in our auto Discovery 2.

Has it got mirrors set up for the examiner and does the trailer conform to DSA test regs?

Are you using a B+E instructor?

[Adam205]

R0G said:

Has it got mirrors set up for the examiner and does the trailer conform to DSA test regs?

Are you using a B+E instructor?

Yes yes and maybe for an hour or two just to get my exam technique.

However it would appear that I will have to find a centre that has a vehicle you can hire for the test (quite common apparently).

Edited by Adam205 on Monday 19th December 19:04

[vonhosen]

R0G said:

vonhosen said:

You take a class test in an auto vehicle, you get an auto licence for that vehicle class. (Unless you've done a higher class in a manual).

In DVLA land that is correct but not in DVLNI land

NI have different rules
Pass B manual then BE auto = BE manual

In NI do they do that for
Pass C manual then CE auto = CE manual ?

[Distant]

Where abouts are you?

It shouldn't be too difficult to find someone that will let you use your own vehicle as long as it meets the requirements (extra mirrors etc)

[Adam205]

Distant said:

Where abouts are you?

It shouldn't be too difficult to find someone that will let you use your own vehicle as long as it meets the requirements (extra mirrors etc)

My tow vehicle is automatic and it would appear that I need to take the test in a manual. Our manual car collection consists of 4 cars that cannot tow unfortunately!

[R0G]

vonhosen said:

R0G said:

vonhosen said:

You take a class test in an auto vehicle, you get an auto licence for that vehicle class. (Unless you've done a higher class in a manual).

In DVLA land that is correct but not in DVLNI land

NI have different rules
Pass B manual then BE auto = BE manual

In NI do they do that for
Pass C manual then CE auto = CE manual ?

YES

[R0G]

Adam205 said:

My tow vehicle is automatic and it would appear that I need to take the test in a manual.

You said you intend to use an instructor so what is wrong with using their set up for a bit of training and the test?