Trailer Training
- On Road -
- 1 Day
- All Levels
- Winch & Trailer
Towing Course - Training & Assessment
We train many organisations from agricultural and horticultural to fire and rescue in the correct and safe use of trailer handling, with our specific off road trailer course. However this towing course has been specifically designed for on road drivers, looking to tow trailers in built-up urban areas. This ensures you have the knowledge, skills and awareness of the potential dangers.
For on road trailer towing and handling we focus on the risks presented for driving a trailer and by other road users. We also examine the risks on driving in heavy traffic, small rural lanes and how to uncouple your trailer safely.
No matter what the terrain, trailer handling always comes with additional risks. Our Trailer handling courses are developed inline with organisational needs and H&S policies. We also offer a RoSPA accredited Off Road Trailer course.
Delivery
Training is delivered face-to-face by our fully RoSPA certified instructors. Training can be delivered at one of our centres or at your premises using company vehicles and is a mixture of practical training and assessment.
Aimed At
This trailer training course is suitable for anyone with a full drivers licence obtained after 1997. We provide trailer test training for the DVSA category B+E Car and Trailer test at selected venues. This training is undertaken with modern, well appointed vehicle and trailer combinations which are simple to drive, to ensure that drivers can focus on safety. For more information about the requirements for towing a trailer please refer to our guide Can I Tow A Trailer?
What's Covered
- Understanding trailer weight and maximum authorised mass (MAM)
- Understanding your equipment and capabilities
- Trailer checks before operation
- Trailer health and safety
- Trailer loading and security
- Coupling and uncoupling exercises
- Reversing and reverse corning in built up areas
- Stability and snaking problems
- Clearance issues
- Being aware of your surroundings
- Show and tell questions and answers
- Trailer test and assessment
1 Day
The knowledge of the instructors at Beyond Driving is second to none. They tailored the courses to everyday situation. We'll always use Beyond Driving to deliver our trailer training for our employees.
Our Towing Course
Instructors
RoSPA Certfied Instructors Training
Though there is no requirement in law to use DVSA ADIs for B+E training, our instructors are qualified driving instructors, who are also RoSPA certified 4×4 & trailer trainers, as there is an occupational road risk issue inherent in all trailer use (with elements included in the off-road courses). This provides both us and you with an added level of expertise to draw upon, as well as safety in the knowledge that the training has been conducted to the highest level.
Benefits of Towing Course
Health & Safety
Satisfy internal H&S policies and procedures
Reduces Risk
And gives drivers the skills to use their vehicles more effectively.
Reduces Costs
Lowering incidents means a reduction in vehicle and insurance costs.
Driver Confidence
Confidence is developed by developing driver knowledge
Improved Safety
For all road users on UK roads
Address Risks
Associated with driving on business in the UK
Employee Retention
Improves retention by investing in people.
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Speed Awareness Training
Trailer training and assessments for looking to tow safely on off road environments.
Go Beyond Driving
Don’t take unnecessary risks, book your training through Beyond Driving – the only RoSPA certified provider in the UK.
