B+E test

[greendiff]

Want to take my B+E test.

Been driving for coming up to 10 years, I have towed before, but not much.

How much should I be looking at to pass roughly?

Are there any companies that you can recommend in the south?

Ideally near Bucks/Berks.

[R0G]

No recommendations for that area but I can tell you what is common in my area - £650 all inclusive for 3 half days with test on day 3 ..... retests extra

The B+E test
No medical or theory test required
Read a number plate from a certain distance
VIDEO - Show Me Tell Me Questions - usually 5
The next three can be in any order:-
VIDEO - Reversing Exercise (old measurements) - done in test centre grounds if test conducted from practical test centre - some tests are now being done from training school grounds
VIDEO - Uncouple/couple up - done in test centre grounds if test conducted from practical test centre - some tests are now being done from training school grounds
One hour road drive - includes the independent drive and is done virtually the same as the basic car test

DSA B+E TEST AND VEHICLE/TRAILER REQUIREMENTS

DISCLAIMER - I have no connection to any companies which may be featured in those videos

[R0G]

If you have access to a B+E (box type trailer) set up to practice with .....

SUPERVISING A B+E LEARNER
In April 2010 new rules were introduced for those supervising certain learner drivers but they only affected those supervising VOCATIONAL categories such as C1 C1+E D1 & D1+E where the supervising driver had those categories given to them for free when they passed a pre 1997 car test.
They do not affect those with a pre 1997 B+E licence who wish to supervise a B+E learner.
All B licence holders have B+E provisional on the paper part of their licence and can tow an empty or loaded trailer on all roads including motorways.
The usual rules apply when a learner is driving -
The supervising driver must be aged over 21
The supervising driver must have held a B+E licence for at least 3 years
L plates must be fitted to the front of the vehicle and the rear of the trailer
Correct insurance for a B+E learner

[2902326]

I used a company in Milton Keynes for 2 days of training and a Test, I passed first time, If you haven't done much driving with a trailer I'd suggest doing a 3 day course, I'd done a fair bit of driving beforehand and chose 2 days over one just to make sure I knew the test routine inside out.

[R0G]

Trailer towing:- B and B+E licence rules explained - that might be useful to some reading this thread