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To tow a trailer or caravan you may now need to take a towing test!

Towing training is available with the Chesterfield Driving School. For more information contact us.

All drivers who passed a car test before 1 January 1997 retain their existing entitlement to tow trailers until their licence expires. This means they are generally entitled to drive a vehicle and trailer combination up to 8.25 tonnes MAM (Maximum Authorised Mass).

If you passed your car driving test after January 1997, you may now need to pass a separate test (licence category B + E) to tow a trailer or caravan weighing over 750kg MAM . Most horse trailers, cattle trailers and caravans already weigh this much unladen.

The Towing Test includes an off-road reverse manoeuvre, a controlled stop, uncoupling and coupling and driving on the road.

The test is based on the LGV driving test and lasts for approximately one hour.

You may also wish to obtain a copy of the DVLA Information Leaflet about changes in entitlement to tow trailers.