The car licence
The classic licence for cars up to 3.5 tonnes – with fixed theory dates and lessons that fit your calendar.
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Class BE
The trailer licence
Once the trailer gets heavier, class B is no longer enough. Class BE lets you tow trailers over 750 kilograms and reach a combination of up to seven tonnes.
- from 18Minimum age, class B held previously
- 3.5 tMaximum permitted mass of the trailer
- 7 tMaximum mass of the combination
- Practice onlyNo theory test required
What it covers
When you actually need BE
Class B lets you tow trailers up to 750 kilograms – and heavier ones only if the combination of towing vehicle and trailer stays below 3.5 tonnes. With a caravan or horse trailer that limit is reached quickly.
BE extends this considerably: the trailer may weigh up to 3.5 tonnes and the whole combination up to seven. There is no theory test, only a practical one.
- Trailers over 750 kg and up to 3.5 t permitted mass
- Combination up to 7 t in total
- No theory test, practical test only
- Class B must be held previously
Requirements
What you need to bring
No compulsory lessons are prescribed for BE. How much practice you need depends on your experience with manoeuvring and reversing.
- Minimum age 18
- A valid class B licence
- Eye test and first aid certificate if not already held
- Application to the licensing authority
Reversing is the sticking point
In the practical test, reversing around a corner and coupling and uncoupling are where things most often go wrong. That is exactly what we practise until it sits.
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FAQ
Questions about class BE
No. There is no theory test and no prescribed theory tuition for BE. You register, practise the manoeuvres and take the practical test.
There are no legally required lessons for BE. In practice a few sessions are enough with some prior experience; if you have never manoeuvred a trailer you will need more. We give you a realistic estimate after the first lesson.
Possibly. B96 is training without a test and allows combinations up to 4.25 tonnes. If your rig stays below that, it is the shorter route. Bring the vehicle documents and we will work it out together.
Tow a trailer without the nerves
Tell us what you want to tow – we will tell you whether BE is necessary or whether there is an easier way.