Jay reKx
Active Member
wrong again
stutab
Well-Known Member
Would check that. Mate has just done his C which is rigid lorry and still can't tow a trailer as you need to do a +E entitlement.
rich290185
New Member
appart from one on a bus unless you have a pcv lol
unless you have a pcv lol
well balls to you all.
I have a HGV 1 licence, so i can tow any trailer
appart from one on a bus
I have B, BE, C, CE, C1E, D, DE, D1E. Trailers-R-Me
martin1512
Well-Known Member
All weights refer to the plated weights. So if you to a trailer that has a MAM that is more than you can legally tow, you can get into trouble for towing it, even if it is empty.
appart from one on a bus
or if it is a showmans vehicle - friend has a double decker and a bedford lorry, both can be driven on standard licences! (However, insurance stipulate he has the HGV licence)
I'm doing my trailer test tomorrow as it happens.
lanny man 90
Well-Known Member
Ok here's one for yez
My licence is the one the government decided to scam more cash out of(750kg)
I am looking at making a defender trailer
Like this
So anyone know if it will Weigh more than (750kg)
My licence is the one the government decided to scam more cash out of(750kg)
I am looking at making a defender trailer
Like this
So anyone know if it will Weigh more than (750kg)
Trailer test done today, passed first time with 1 minor.
I'd recommend doing it to anyone who tows semi-regularly, if anything it's good to be picked up on a few minor bad habits you develop, which are worth avoiding whilst towing.
WRT question above - if you build that you would need to take it to somewhere to get it plated properly, you could have it plated so the total weight is only 750kg so you can then tow it, but, if you overloaded it you'd be f**ked.
I'd recommend doing it to anyone who tows semi-regularly, if anything it's good to be picked up on a few minor bad habits you develop, which are worth avoiding whilst towing.
WRT question above - if you build that you would need to take it to somewhere to get it plated properly, you could have it plated so the total weight is only 750kg so you can then tow it, but, if you overloaded it you'd be f**ked.
Jay reKx
Active Member
this is what I assumed, but do you have any proof, i.e a .gov link or owt to back it up?
Jay reKx
Active Member
how much did it cost you, if you dont mind me asking?
Around £450 for 7-8 hours of training over weekend and bank holiday in my own vehicle but using trainers trailer. This included the test fee of £110.
My instructor was excellent, all the practises of reversing, etc. were done within much tighter constraints than you actually need for the test, so, when I came to actually do it, it was loads easier
I didn't shop around, the guy I spoke to could do it all over the weekend with test on the Tuesday at 8am and all booked and done within 2 weeks, so, thought i'd just go with it, sounds like the guy above got it cheaper.
SteveD
Senile Member
"5 Descriptions of vehicle
categories
Except for category B1, all weights quoted for the
relevant vehicles relate to the ‘Maximum Authorised
Mass’ (MAM). This is the total weight of the vehicle
when ‘laden’ (loaded). Where we refer to an
‘unladen weight’, this means the weight when not
carrying a load."
That's from leaflet INF30 from the DVLA
Turboman
Mab An Gov
Why should he have proof! Surely it is your responsibility as the driver to inform yourself of your legal rights and responsibilities, same as it is your responsibility to ensure that your rig is legal and roadworthy. It has been set out fairly clearly here if you read the posts
Jay reKx
Active Member
why should he have proof? because I am asking for a definition, not opinions or hearsay. This is precisely what the thread was started for.Why should he have proof! Surely it is your responsibility as the driver to inform yourself of your legal rights and responsibilities, same as it is your responsibility to ensure that your rig is legal and roadworthy. It has been set out fairly clearly here if you read the posts
yes, as you so aptly put, it is my responsibility as driver to inform myself of my legal rights and responsibilities. what the feck do you think I am asking the questions for?
