Trailer Towing Course For Beginners or Refreshers
Description
Hush Farms’ practical trailer towing course is perfect for complete beginners or as a refresher course for more experienced drivers. Training is available as a half day session at one of our sites in Devon or Wales, or at your location.
Accreditation Hush Farms certificate of attendance
Price from £150 + VAT per person, based on 3 people attending
Number of particpants up to 3
Course length 1/2 day
Location Training can be at your location, or our sites in Devon or Wales
Trailer Towing Course Information
Anyone with a full UK driving license is legally allowed to tow a trailer, horsebox or caravan. However, this does not mean drivers are skilled or have the practical ability to tow equipment safely. The Hush Farms trailer towing course is a practical session based around your specific driving and towing requirements, giving you the confidence to tow trailers safely and competently. Please note this training does not provide a certificate of competence for transportation of live animals. Please see our training here if you wish to transport livestock.
Who is trailer towing training for?
This course is suitable for anyone looking to tow a trailer, horsebox or caravan for work or leisure. The training is specifically aimed at beginners or experienced drivers looking to refresh their skills. Attendees must have passed their driving test successfully and hold a full and current UK driving license.
Objectives
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Pre-tow safety checks on the vehicle, trailer and couplings
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Understanding vehicle towing weights and limits and load distribution
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Hitch and coupling types: What are they and how do they work?
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Understanding speed, braking distances and lane manoevering
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Turning with a trailer, including forward and reverse turns
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Parking
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Unhitching safely
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What to do when things go wrong
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Compliance with legislation for towing on public roads.
Trainees will need
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A packed lunch
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Your own vehicle with a rear hitch to tow with, plus a trailer for towing with a suitable working hitch
Prices Shown Include:
Hush Farms assessment and certificate of attendance.
Please note: All trainees must have a full, valid and current UK driving license.
The Legal Bit
If you are planning to tow equipment as part of your employment, then PUWER98 stats that you must be able to provide evidence of completing appropriate training. A Hush Farms certificate of attendance will help improve compliance with HSE regulations.
About the Hush Farms Trailer Towing Training
Trailer towing safety impacts not just the driver and the equipment in the trailer, but also the general public and other road users. The Hush Farms trailer towing course is a practical half-day training session that will provide you with the skills and confidence you need to drive safely.
Our training covers the different types of trailers and hitches, how to hitch correctly and the importance of weight and load tolerances for your vehicle and your trailer. Because this is hands on training, you will be learning how to drive around corners, reverse and park with a trailer. Plus, how to manage narrow roads, gateways and what to do if there is a problem.
We tailor our training to suit our clients, so please let us know if you have any specific skills requirements when you book.
Reviews from attendees
“Hush Farms and Penny are BRILLIANT, so helpful and accommodating. From the initial email to the training itself, they make the whole process so easy. Our staff consistently feedback that they feel the training is engaging and tailored to be relevant to their everyday roles. Would certainly recommend them.”
— Emily, The Donkey Sanctuary
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