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Covid 19 update
The DVSA have confirmed that B+E trailer training and tests will restart on 12 April in England.
We will contact all customers to arrange appointments.
New customers please contact us for an appointment or any further information.
llow the restrictions set by the DVSA therefore no driving lessons or tests will be carried out until restriction changes allow
If you are responsible for towing a trailer you will encounter different challenges when driving, it is important that you have the confidence and skills to tow your caravan or trailer safely. Towing a trailer can be daunting, even for the most experienced driver.
Jack’s Driving School has the expertise to help you, whether you want to gain some confidence or you wish to sit the B+E test.
All of our instructors are fully qualified and experienced DVSA approved driving instructors with the expertise to give you the best possible chance to pass your test.
To decide on how much training you would need to reach test standard, we advise that you sit an assessment. Drivers ability and experience differ, so the following will give you a guide on the costs involved:
All course prices are based on 1 person and include the DVSA test fee – £115 (Mon-Fri), the test fee is £141 for a Saturday test (subject to availability) therefore please add £26 to the course prices if a test is required on a Saturday. The test fee is payable directly to the DVSA via Jack’s Driving School and as such is bound by the Terms & Conditions of the DVSA, www.gov.uk
The licensing rules are complicated. The following points will aid your decision as to whether you require sitting the B+E test for your particular trailer or caravan. If you have any doubts please contact us, we will be pleased to help.
You may drive a vehicle or combination of vehicle and trailer up to 7.5 tonnes or a vehicle up to 7.5 tonnes and a trailer up to 750Kg max total 8.25 tonnes.
You may drive a vehicle or combination of vehicle and trailer up to 3.5 tonnes or a vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes and a trailer up to 750Kg max total 4.25 tonnes.
You may drive a vehicle or combination of vehicle and trailer up to 3.5 tonnes.
The above figures are based on the maximum absolute mass (MAM) of both trailer and car! For example, an unladen trailer might weigh 1 tonne however it might have a MAM of 3 tonnes, it is the MAM you must use in your calculations. Just because it is empty does not mean you are within the legal weights.