CAR & TRAILER (B+E) TRAINING

At WSM Training Ltd we provide a high level of service for all our drivers from Dumfries & Galloway, Borders and Cumbria. Book Now! Call 01387 733731.
Our training area is based at Unit 130, Heathhall Industrial Estate, Tinwald Downs Road, Dumfries, DG1 3PH. Where you will have use of our private training area.
What is the B+E Car and Trailer Test?
B+E Test is the Driver and Vehicles Standards Agency (DVSA) practical driving test for car and trailer. No medical examination or additional theory test is required. The test is regarded by the DVSA as the first step to driving Large Goods Vehicles (LGV) and is examined accordingly. The duration of the test is approx 90 mins.
The driving test takes the candidate through a number of different exercises including a reversing exercise, coupling and uncoupling the trailer.
In addition to the trailer manoeuvring exercises the candidate must show the examiner skill and competency on the highway including junctions, roundabouts, lane control, mirror routines, hill starts and angled starts, etc. During the test you will be asked a number of preset questions called ‘show me, tell me’ which must be answered either verbally or practically demonstrated.
What can you tow on passing the B+E Test?
Successfully passing this test allows a driver to tow a trailer up to a gross weight (trailer plus load) of 3,500kgs (3.5 tonnes). This means a vehicle and trailer with a gross train weight of 7,000kgs (7 tonnes).
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COURSES
At WSM Training Ltd we strive to achieve a high level of service for all our drivers from Dumfries & Galloway, the Borders and Cumbria.
All our courses are tailored to your requirements. To tow a trailer, caravan, boat, horsebox etc. up to 3500Kg, you will need to add Category B+E to your car licence (Cat B). This means passing another driving test with a trailer before you can go on the road.
We offer the following courses
High quality training to DVSA test standard training options to meet your requirements for safe driving. DVSA Approved Driving Instructor, competitive prices giving excellent value:
Pre-Training Assessment
1 hour to assess driving and reversing abilities.
1½ Day Course
8 hours training plus 1 hour’s training prior to test and time on test (approx 1½ hrs). Ideal if you have plenty of towing experience, i.e. reversing, coupling, uncoupling and your driving skills are at a high level of competency.
2½ Day Course
2 x 6 hour training days plus 1 hour’s training prior to test and time on test (approx 1½ hrs). If you haven’t had any or very little towing experience and your driving skills are to a good standard.
Car & Trailer / Caravan Refresher Course (for B+E Licence Holders)
3 Hour Refresher Course
Who needs a refresher course
- New owners of a trailer or caravan and who hold B+E Category on their Driving Licence.
- A new job requiring you to drive towing a trailer e.g. equine, farming, forestry, construction or catering industries.
- Or for those who just need a confidence boost to tackle towing a larger trailer/caravan.
We cover all aspects of trailer/caravan training and we can refresh your driving skills and boost your confidence.
On Road – in handling and awareness, observations, road positioning, planning, signalling, use of controls, mirrors and speed.
Off Road – reversing, braking, uncoupling and recoupling of the trailer/caravan.
Contact Details
So contact us today on 01387 733731 to get the tuition that you need to pass. Alternatively you can also fill in our Contact Form, to get in touch with us via email.




