Towing

So bein as I is an old git and don't have a new license if you pass a test now what are the standard codes issued on a license now

Missing Link said:

So bein as I is an old git and don't have a new license if you pass a test now what are the standard codes issued on a license now

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The vehicles you can drive or ride and minimum ages : Directgov - Motoring

You makes sense of that.....??

Reading the trailer bit on that page gets me more confused

Here's a question. Can someone who recently passed their test tow a larger than 750kg trailer on L plates while suitably supervised? If not, how do you gain the necessary experience to pass the test? My lad is 18 and it would be useful to get him through his trailer test but how is he sposed to learn?

hughesy said:

Here's a question. Can someone who recently passed their test tow a larger than 750kg trailer on L plates while suitably supervised? If not, how do you gain the necessary experience to pass the test? My lad is 18 and it would be useful to get him through his trailer test but how is he sposed to learn?

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Yes - either through a recognised training course, or parental supervision etc. Obviously, person supervising must hold suitable licence. Training courses vary from 2-5 days depending on existing level of experience etc.
No theory test required, but "general" knowledge of vehicle and trailer will be checked at the start of Test - as will eyesight

hughesy said:

Here's a question. Can someone who recently passed their test tow a larger than 750kg trailer on L plates while suitably supervised? If not, how do you gain the necessary experience to pass the test? My lad is 18 and it would be useful to get him through his trailer test but how is he sposed to learn?

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yep same rules as if you taught him in your motor but you need an extra l plate i think,fron n back of car one on trailer

If you tow a large trailer without +E on your licence, then you don't have a licence to drive the vehicle, so you're not insured? So probly a bad idea.

This link is the site explaining all the classes in different sections. When you pass the basic test now do you get a B or C?

Driver licensing : Directgov - Motoring

Missing Link said:

This link is the site explaining all the classes in different sections. When you pass the basic test now do you get a B or C?

Driver licensing : Directgov - Motoring

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Basic test gives you Class B
Class C is a Large Goods vocational Grade

This is possibly a clearer link: The vehicles you can drive or ride and minimum ages : Directgov - Motoring