Trailer Training uk opens new training centres
Added: (Wed May 03 2006)
Pressbox (Press Release) -
Trailer Training uk opens new training centres in Hampshire and Lincolnshire, providing trailer towing training for the B+E driving test and trailer handling courses.
Did you know that drivers who passed a car test on or after 1 January 1997 are required to pass an additional driving test in order to tow large trailers and gain entitlement to category B+E and all larger vehicles. Category B Vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes MAM and with up to 8 passenger seats may be coupled with a trailer up to 750kgs MAM (allowing a combined weight up to 4.25 tonnes MAM) OR a trailer over 750kgs MAM provided the MAM of the trailer does not exceed the unlade weight of the towing vehicle, and the combination does not exceed 3.5 tonnes MAM.
All drivers who passed a car test before 1 January 1997 retain their existing entitlement to tow trailers until their licence expires. This means they are generally entitled to drive a vehicle and trailer combination up to 8.25 tonnes MAM. They also have entitlement to drive a minibus with a trailer over 750kgs MAM.
To find out if this licence is needed visit Trailer Training uk`s web site http://www.trailertraininguk.co.uk