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Post by cariad on Oct 21, 2014 12:55:45 GMT
Those of you who have done your trailer tests, how did you find it?
I have an intensive course booked for next month. 3 days, 2 days training and last day is my test. (I have a grant to cover the cost so therefore have no option to do it this way)
I currently have a 3.5t lorry but my big lad is too big, so wanted to do my test in order to get a big trailer to tow him around.
But im nervous. Im 21 so passed my test nearly 4 years ago, im fine driving my car and the lorry but a trailer is a new concept!
Anything I should look out for??
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Post by Louise Dixon on Oct 21, 2014 13:09:08 GMT
The most difficult bit is not the reversing and so on, but the standard they expect your basic drivng to be, it is quite a lot higher that a standard driving test, but you should be fine when you have the 2 days' training first. Good luck!
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Post by sjw87 on Oct 21, 2014 13:54:52 GMT
I did my hgv test with 3 half days training and passed first time.
As above, it's basis driving skills/bad habits that can pose an issue. Re-read the highway code and if you think you have picked up bad driving habits, have a couple of sessions with a car driving instructor first to correct anything necessary rather than use some of the trailer training time fixing basic things.
Sent from my GT-I9195 using proboards
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Post by fanfarefan on Oct 21, 2014 15:21:49 GMT
reversing is an art , but there is a simple formula ,,,,,your trailer will go the way the back of front wheels are going , ie if when you are in the drivers seat the back of the front wheels are facing to the right , then thats the way the trailer will go ,, but ,, once it is starting to go the way you want , you then have to follow the way the trailer is going,, ie going to the right , right hand down , but its not all done in one movement , it will be direct , then follow, direct , then follow , sound complicated , but in practice it works , good luck
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Post by ROG on Oct 21, 2014 16:00:16 GMT
The B+E testNo medical or theory test required Read a number plate from a certain distance VIDEO - Show Me Tell Me Questions = www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqw6Ua3kmFc&feature=related - usually 5 The next three can be in any order:- VIDEO - Reversing Exercise = www.drivesafedriving.co.uk/b_e_rev_movie.htm - done in test centre grounds if test conducted from practical test centre - some tests are now being done from training school grounds DSA REVERSING TEST AREA DIAGRAM = www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/68791/LGV_PCV_BE_manoeuvring_exercise_area_diagram.pdf VIDEO - Uncouple/couple up = www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ao_5KOe8dGg&feature=related - done in test centre grounds if test conducted from practical test centre - some tests are now being done from training school grounds One hour road drive - includes the independent drive and is done virtually the same as the basic car test The trailer must now be loaded with 600 kgs of sand bags or a 1000 kgs water IBC for the test so most companies are now training with that weight in the trailer = www.gov.uk/new-laden-testing-rules-for-driving-test-vehicles Well explained here = www.trailertraining-wales.co.uk/test.html DISCLAIMER - I have no connection to any companies which may be featured in those videos This is interesting BUT NOT RECOMMENDED – a B licence towing set up can be presented for the B+E test but L plates must be used for the test that means you can train yourself, go to test by yourself, fit L plates, do the test, then, pass or fail, remove L plates and drive away by yourself. DSA B+E TEST AND VEHICLE/TRAILER REQUIREMENTS = www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/CaravansTrailersCommercialVehicles/DG_4022521 Remember that the required 600 kgs of sand bags or 1 x 1000 IBC filled with water will be required in the trailer and the load must be secure. SUPERVISING A B+E LEARNERIn April 2010 new rules were introduced for those supervising certain learner drivers but they only affected those supervising VOCATIONAL categories such as C1 C1+E D1 & D1+E where the supervising driver had those categories given to them for free when they passed a pre 1997 car test. They do not affect those with a pre 1997 B+E licence who wish to supervise a B+E learner. All B licence holders have B+E provisional on the paper part of their licence and can tow an empty or loaded trailer on all roads including motorways. The usual rules apply when a learner is driving - The supervising driver must be aged over 21 The supervising driver must have held a B+E licence for at least 3 years L plates must be fitted to the front of the vehicle and the rear of the trailer Correct insurance for a B+E learner The supervising driver does not need to be insured unless they are driving
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Post by ROG on Oct 21, 2014 16:04:30 GMT
Would a single horse trailer work for your large horse?
If yes then its possible you could get away with a B licence towing set up without needing the B+E
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Post by blackdales on Oct 21, 2014 17:09:42 GMT
I did mine 6 years ago. For reversing I used to sit there and think trailer to the right steer left and vice versa
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