B+E Trailer Towing Training

Diamond Driver Training offer B+E towing training by a DSA Approved Driving Instructor to companies and individuals who require the B+E category adding to their licence. We have a proven track record and a high first time pass rate.

We conduct B+E trailer training and health & safety duty of care training for individuals and companies including amongst others:

~ BT PLC; Amec; Central Networks; Blue Cross; Brandon Hire PLC; Continental Landscapes; RAIB ~

If you passed your driving test after the 1st January 1997 (including re-tests) you must pass a practical category B+E test to tow a trailer which exceeds 750kg on a vehicle weighing 3,500kg; or vehicle and trailer/caravan/horsebox combination over 3,500kg.

The standard "B" licence will allow you to tow a combination (vehicle and trailer) with a Maximum Authorised Mass (MAM) which does not exceed 3,500kg providing that the MAM of the trailer does not exceed the unladen mass of the towing vehicle.

All B+E courses include the use of our vehicle and trailer for B+E training and test purposes.

We can offer initial assessments of ability, as well as structured training to pass the B+E test.

The B+E trailer towing test is based on the LGV driving test and lasts for approximately one hour.

The B+E test consists of the following requirements:

• The ability to carry out safety checks on your vehicle and trailer
• The reversing exercise
• The braking exercise
• The drive
• Uncoupling and recoupling

It is important to note that whilst you must be capable of carrying out the manoeuvres and exercises with the trailer, the driving part of the test is carried out up to the LGV driving test standard, therefore assessment and training will cover on-road driving to help ensure your general driving is up to the required standard.

When deciding on a B+E towing course option it is important to be honest with yourself regarding your abilities, especially with reversing. If you have no experience of reversing a trailer then the 3 day B+E Towing Course allows more time to perfect your manoeuvring skills, therefore increasing your chances of passing on your first attempt. Consider the extra cost involved if you require a re-test.

• B+E Trailer towing Commercial or Individual Two or Three Day Course available.
• Trailer Handling - Half and Full Day
• Duty of Care Health and Safety Towing Courses
• Fleet towing assessments
• Courses can be tailored to suit the individual company requirements

The majority of people who fail the B+E Test do so because their road driving skills do not meet the required standard.

Professional heavy goods vehicle training for LGV C+CE, LGV C (Rigid) tuition, C+E (articulated) tuition, LGV driving test tuition training and development for LGV/HGV C & C+E in the Derbyshire, Nottingham and East Midlands areas.