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kizz81:
Trailer tests ...
because i didnt pass my driing test by 1997, i have to do a trailer test
im fine with driving trailers i have driven a few around
but am looking at buying a exhibition trailer so need to stay legal and above board
how much do these tests cost?
what do they involve?
and where can i do one ?
do i need a internal mirror fitted to the landy for both myself and the test man?
whats the easiest handling trailer i can hire out for the day  :lol:?

because the train weight of what i can currently drie is 3500 then i can get a ifor williams and practice abit before the test,
is there any bay parking?

any advice / help much appriciated

cheers kieran

BigBlueBeast:
"The car and trailer test (B+E) is based on the lorry driving test and lasts for approximately one hour. Please note that B+E tests are conducted at vocational (bus and lorry) driving test centres.
The towing test (B+E) includes vehicle safety questions, an off-road reverse manoeuvre, a controlled stop, uncoupling and coupling of the trailer and driving on the road.
You won't be expected to carry out the following exercises:

* emergency stop on the public road
reversing round a corner
reverse parking
turning in the road
* "


http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/motoring/driverlicensing/caravanstrailerscommercialvehicles/dg_4022521

zebidee:
My wife had to do one (and I will too when I get round to it) as she transferred from an Irish to a UK license.

She did an intensive 4 day course and it was well worth the money (about £400) cause she can reverse our horse trailer practically anywhere!

When we go to shows we see lots of folks either unable to park or waiting until everyone else has left before they head off because they can't manoeuvre their trailer except forwards.

Z~

Range Rover Blues:
Kizz, if you'd asked a few months ago I could have helped you out.  You now need to be accompanied by someone who passed the test before 2007 and display L plates.

The manoeuvre is to reverse a dog leg into a "loading bay", also you have to uncouple/remove the car and then reverse up tot he trailer and recouple.

The emergency stop is done in the test centre, there is no reverse round a corner.

You need 2 external mirrors for the examiner, if the car was registered after 1998 your trailer must obscure the back window anyway, you reverse using the mirrors.

Mirrors must extend beyond the width of your trailer body but cannot extend more than 200mm beyond the wisest part of your outfit so if your trailer is wider than the car you need 2 sets of mirrors.

The trailer must be empty but capable of carrying a tonne, don't pick a really short one.  the ideal is a horse trailer, wheels at the back for maneuverability and the right width.

Lumbering Jack:
The test itself is as the others have said - not too bad but the thing to remember is they are testing you on everything, not just your trailer handling - but theoretically you can fail the test before you even leave the centre!

But, if you're plannign to tow the trailer around shows for business use then you'll most likely need a tacho too (budget on bets part of a grand) and also then you're tied to drivers hours which is a swine - we used to turn uop to a shw early morning, set up do the show, take down and drive home rather than take two days over it - not any more  [-X

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