Trailer Towing Training
Are you aware that a driver who passed there car driving test after January 1997 cannot tow certain large trailers and caravans until passing another test?
Kingswood Driver Training can provide all the necessary training for you to pass this advanced test.Our course’s can be tailored to suit the individual or company employee’s lifestyle from just a few hours at a time a few days a week to an intensive course lasting a few days at a time to reach the very high standard required by the Driving Standards Agency.
The test consists of a reversing manoeuvre into a parking bay and a braking exercise both of which are carried out on a off road area. You must also be confident in un-coupling and re-coupling the trailer to include all checks to ensure lights, brakes and tyres are legal to use on the public road.The test itself will last for one hour and will cover all types of roads including dual carriageways and possibly motorways.
At present there is no Theory Test to pass before taking the practical test but the candidate will be asked 5 safety questions before taking the trailer combination on the road.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING
If you tow a large type trailer or caravan without the necessary licence qualification, you could be liable for up to 9 penalty points on your licence,a fine up to £1000 and as such this would invalidate your vehicle insurance.
Instruction is carried out by fully qualified high graded D.S.A approved instructors.
The areas covered by Kingswood Driver Training include Northumberland and North Tyneside and your trailer towing test will take place at Sandy Lane Vocational Test Centre, North Gosforth.
