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B+E Training

Car and Trailer (B+E) Competency Training

New Laws Regarding the Car and Trailer (B+E) Driving Licence

If you’re looking to tow with confidence and gain your B+E licence, Wayside Transport can help. Our training is delivered in a friendly, practical way and tailored to your experience level, so you build the skills you need quickly and safely. Whether it’s for work or personal use, give us a call and we’ll advise on the best route and get you booked in.

Between 01 January 1997 and September 2021, car drivers were required to take an additional driving test to attain their B+E (Car & Trailer) entitlement.

However, from 20th September 2021, there is no longer a requirement to pass a test to tow a trailer, caravan or horse trailer. Anyone with a full car licence is able to tow a trailer or caravan up to 3500kg.

Car and Trailer Competency Training

Although the requirement to take a B+E test has been removed, drivers are encouraged to complete competency training for the safe use of trailers, caravans and horse trailers.

For businesses, competency training will meet the requirements of basic driver risk assessment mitigation and will help reduce the number of insurance claims by making sure employees have the right skills to tow safely.

Training is typically conducted on a 1-to-1 basis over a 6 hour period, unless otherwise requested. We will supply the vehicle and trailer for training purposes, or alternatively you may wish to provide your own.

Upon successful completion, you will be awarded a B+E Car and Trailer Competency Certificate.

What You’ll Learn

Throughout the course you will cover the following four modules:

  • Vehicle and Trailer Checks
  • Safe Uncouple & Re-couple Procedures
  • On-The-Road Driving Abilities
  • Reversing and Manoeuvring Exercises

Adapt To Your Needs…

Courses can be adapted to suit any specific needs/requirements you may have, such a practising reversing manoeuvres at your own premises/horse yard

Get In Touch

Bournemouth

01202 873 911

Hampshire

02380 175 767
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Frequently Asked Questions

B+E training is for drivers who need to tow a trailer behind a car or van where the combined weight exceeds 3,500kg. If you passed your car test after 1 January 1997, you may need this additional entitlement to legally tow larger trailers.

It depends on the weight of the vehicle and trailer combined. If you passed your car driving test after 1 January 1997 and the combined weight of your vehicle and trailer exceeds 3,500kg, you will need a B+E licence. Contact us if you’re unsure.

The B+E course is typically a short intensive course tailored to your existing experience. Contact us on 01202 873 911 for specific details on duration and availability.

With a B+E licence you can drive a car or van towing a trailer where the combined maximum authorised mass (MAM) of the vehicle and trailer exceeds 3,500kg. This is commonly needed for towing large caravans, horseboxes, plant trailers and boat trailers.

You will need to bring your full UK driving licence and a suitable vehicle and trailer combination for the test. If you don’t have your own, speak to us and we can advise on options. You should also bring appropriate footwear for vehicle checks.