Trailer test.....
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king expensive.You're not restricted to 750kg only on post 97 licences. What you are restricted to is a maximum trailer weight (that's rated weight) not exceeding the towing vehicle's unladen weight, also the combined max weight of both the tow vehicle and trailer must not exceed 3.5T.
If you cannot meet the above criteria then you are limited to 750kg without the +E part.
By the way, if you think it's expensive getting a trailer licence, check out the Class 1 and 2 licences.
If you cannot meet the above criteria then you are limited to 750kg without the +E part.
By the way, if you think it's expensive getting a trailer licence, check out the Class 1 and 2 licences.
RJP001 said:
You're not restricted to 750kg only on post 97 licences. What you are restricted to is a maximum trailer weight (that's rated weight) not exceeding the towing vehicle's unladen weight, also the combined max weight of both the tow vehicle and trailer must not exceed 3.5T.
If you cannot meet the above criteria then you are limited to 750kg without the +E part.
By the way, if you think it's expensive getting a trailer licence, check out the Class 1 and 2 licences.
If I had the the money to do my class C and my C+E, I would do it. Atleast I might be able to get a job to pay for it. If you cannot meet the above criteria then you are limited to 750kg without the +E part.
By the way, if you think it's expensive getting a trailer licence, check out the Class 1 and 2 licences.
I did both my B+E and C1 tests last year (for transporting my horses). They explained that the examiners for the B+E test were looking for a driving standard similar to that required to pass a class 2 licence. Exactly how true that is I don't know but what it does explain is why the lessons are so dear.
The company I used had the same instructors for C+E as they did for B+E, so the hourly rate was the same.
The company I used had the same instructors for C+E as they did for B+E, so the hourly rate was the same.
PLus hiring a box trailer for the test, plus extra mirrors, L plates, etc.
I did mine without lessons, bought the trailer book, practiced a bit with the trailer I hired, took the test, passed.
It's a long test, much longer than a normal driving test, and is taken at a lorry centre, not a car one.
Basically, it's not Mickey Mouse, it's a proper driving test.
Check your blind spots, you'll be fine!
I did mine without lessons, bought the trailer book, practiced a bit with the trailer I hired, took the test, passed.
It's a long test, much longer than a normal driving test, and is taken at a lorry centre, not a car one.
Basically, it's not Mickey Mouse, it's a proper driving test.
Check your blind spots, you'll be fine!
maser_spyder said:
PLus hiring a box trailer for the test, plus extra mirrors, L plates, etc.
I did mine without lessons, bought the trailer book, practiced a bit with the trailer I hired, took the test, passed.
It's a long test, much longer than a normal driving test, and is taken at a lorry centre, not a car one.
Basically, it's not Mickey Mouse, it's a proper driving test.
Check your blind spots, you'll be fine!
Think this is what I might do. I did mine without lessons, bought the trailer book, practiced a bit with the trailer I hired, took the test, passed.
It's a long test, much longer than a normal driving test, and is taken at a lorry centre, not a car one.
Basically, it's not Mickey Mouse, it's a proper driving test.
Check your blind spots, you'll be fine!
What maneuvers did you have to do on the test?
I tow trailer quite a bit but I thought that it might be good to have instructor but not at thoose prices.
^^^ all of this.
Couple of things to add though.
My examiner told me (although I had a neat little trick for working out where the rear of the trailer was for the manoeuvre), the front cones should be approximately level with the front of your car.... You're not supposed to know this!
You're also allowed to get out (putting the handbrake on) ONCE to check, I used my little trick, didn't need to, which he said 'that confident are you?', when I explained, he laughed and told me about the cones!
Another thing to remember, the unhitch/rehitch, you HAVE to put the handbrake on the trailer before you unhitch, and leave it to very last before taking it off again. If you forget, it's an instant fail.
The book explains all of this. It's a horsey book, based on taking the test for a horse trailer, but it's all still relevant. Actually, if I can find it, you're welcome to my copy, I'll never need it again!
Couple of things to add though.
My examiner told me (although I had a neat little trick for working out where the rear of the trailer was for the manoeuvre), the front cones should be approximately level with the front of your car.... You're not supposed to know this!
You're also allowed to get out (putting the handbrake on) ONCE to check, I used my little trick, didn't need to, which he said 'that confident are you?', when I explained, he laughed and told me about the cones!
Another thing to remember, the unhitch/rehitch, you HAVE to put the handbrake on the trailer before you unhitch, and leave it to very last before taking it off again. If you forget, it's an instant fail.
The book explains all of this. It's a horsey book, based on taking the test for a horse trailer, but it's all still relevant. Actually, if I can find it, you're welcome to my copy, I'll never need it again!
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