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Birling Driver Training Centre

Towing Courses

B + E Trailer Towing Test
2-4 day course, depending on experience. 6 hours per day
Course Content:
1 ½ hour assessment
Towing Laws
Basic pre-towing inspection of trailer
Safe use of trailer
Safe loading & weight distribution
Instability & “snaking”
All aspects of manoeuvring including reversing
All test requirements covered
Improvement & assessment of required driving standards
1 ½ hour assessment* £51.00
Using own vehicle/trailer (per hour)* £34.00
Using BDTC car/trailer (per hour)* £36.00
DSA B + E Test fee (if required)* £105.50
Trailer/Caravan Handling & Awareness
½ day course (3 hours) for experienced drivers, full day (6 hours) for those with no towing experience
Course Content:
Inspection & safety maintenance of trailer/tow hitch
Towing Laws
Safe hitching & un-hitching
Safe loading & weight distribution
Instability & “snaking”
Effects of adverse weather & road conditions
Manoeuvring & reversing
½ day course* £102.00
Full day course* £204.00
Motorhome/Horsebox Handling & Awareness
(Your own vehicle)
Course Content:
Acclimatisation to size of large vehicle
Large vehicle Laws
Safe loading & weight distribution
Effects of adverse weather & road conditions
Manoeuvring & reversing
Hourly rate, dependant on experience* £34.00
* Please note. Payment required in advance for all towing courses. Refunds will only be given with at least 7 days notice. Late cancellations will incur a 20% fee.

Birling Driver Training Centre