Trailer Towing: On Road

Learn to tow trailers on public roads with our one-day course.

Trailers are used extensively both in and outside work.

You might be transporting a vital piece of agricultural equipment or simply hitching a car to a caravan.

Whatever your needs, towing a trailer on public roads requires a high level of skill.

Our course will teach you that skill.

The finer details

Our course involves a balanced mix of theory and practical sessions.

It's for very small groups, so you'll be guaranteed plenty of one-to-one instruction.

You'll learn the ins and outs of safety and the legal requirements regarding trailers.

We'll also give you an overview of the different types of trailers out there – and what they can and cannot do.

Then it's time for the hands-on sessions.

You'll learn to couple/uncouple and load your trailer.

On-road practice follows, including key braking exercises.

Course sessions:

Legal requirements – towing on-road
Weight limitations
Types of trailer and hitch – suitability for purpose and limitations of use
Causes of accidents
Coupling/un-coupling procedures
On-road trailer towing
Loading – effects on stability/control
Vehicle/trailer checks
Braking exercise
Limitations of braking system.