Towing a trailer on the road brings its own unique challenges. Whether you’re navigating tight urban streets, bustling traffic, or narrow rural lanes, handling a trailer requires specialised skills and a keen awareness of the potential risks involved.
Our On-Road Trailer Training Course has been specifically designed to equip drivers with the knowledge and skills to tow trailers safely and confidently in built-up areas. While our renowned off-road trailer courses are widely used by sectors such as agriculture, horticulture and fire and rescue, this course focuses on the practicalities of on-road driving, helping to prepare you for the complexities of trailer towing in varied, real-world settings.
Why choose On-Road Trailer Training?
Towing a trailer on the road can expose drivers to a range of hazards, not only from the trailer itself but also from other road users. Urban environments, with their tight corners, narrow roads, and heavier traffic, add another layer of complexity to the task.
In our course, you will learn to assess and manage risks associated with trailer handling in both urban and rural environments. We cover everything from navigating high-traffic areas to dealing with tight spaces in rural lanes, ensuring that you are fully prepared for whatever the road throws your way.
Customised training to meet your needs
At Beyond Driving, we pride ourselves on offering tailored training solutions that meet both individual and organisational requirements. Our courses are designed in line with health and safety regulations and are shaped to fit the needs of your organisation, ensuring that your drivers are well-equipped to tow trailers safely and legally.
Training is delivered face-to-face by our team of fully LANTRA-certified instructors. You can either attend one of our training centres or opt for on-site training at your own premises, using your company vehicles. The course combines hands-on practical sessions with structured assessments to ensure that all participants are fully confident in their trailer-handling abilities.
Who should take this course?
Our On-Road Trailer Training is perfect for anyone who obtained their full driving licence after 1997 and needs to tow a trailer as part of their job or personal driving requirements. We also provide specific training for drivers preparing for the DVSA Category B+E Car and Trailer Test. This training is carried out using modern vehicle and trailer combinations, making it easier for participants to focus on safety and technique, rather than grappling with unfamiliar equipment.
What you’ll learn
Throughout the course, drivers will cover key areas such as:
- Understanding Trailer Weight and Maximum Authorised Mass (MAM): Learn how to safely calculate and manage the load limits of your vehicle and trailer.
- Equipment Familiarisation: Gain confidence in understanding your trailer’s capabilities and how to perform essential pre-towing checks.
- Trailer Health and Safety: Discover key safety checks and measures to ensure that your trailer is in top condition.
- Loading and Securing: Learn how to load your trailer properly and secure the load to prevent accidents or fines.
- Coupling and Uncoupling Exercises: Practice the correct way to attach and detach your trailer in a variety of situations.
- Reversing and Reverse Cornering in Built-Up Areas: Master the skills of reversing with a trailer and making tight turns in urban environments.
- Handling Stability and Snaking Issues: Understand the causes of trailer instability and how to avoid dangerous ‘snaking’ situations.
- Clearance and Surroundings Awareness: Learn to gauge your surroundings and trailer clearance in tight spaces and high-traffic areas.
- Show and Tell Questions and Answers: Brush up on the key points covered throughout the course with a practical Q&A session.
- Trailer Test and Assessment: Test your new skills and knowledge with a practical assessment that prepares you for safe towing on the road.
Where safety meets expertise
At Beyond Driving, we take safety seriously. Whether you’re new to trailer towing or looking to upgrade your skills for urban driving, our On-Road Trailer Training Course offers the perfect blend of practical experience and professional guidance. Our training will ensure you’re fully equipped to tow safely and confidently in all types of environments, giving you peace of mind on the road.
Get in touch with us today to book your trailer training course or learn more about how we can tailor the course to meet your organisation’s needs.
