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Factors which must be considered for safe towing.
Type of driving licence.
In order to be able to tow a caravan a driver must hold a Category B licence.
Those car drivers who passed there tests prior to 1st January 1997 would
have automatically obtained Category B+E. However anyone who passed
their test after 1st January 1997 will need to take a further test in order to
obtain Category B+E if they wish to tow a car and a caravan combination
whose train weight exceeds 3500kg, or up to 4250kg if the caravan is less
than 750kg or if the caravan’s Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass
exceeds the unladen weight of the car.
Insurance:
The vehicle insurer should be notified that a caravan or trailer would be
towed. The Caravan should be separately insured against theft/damage.
Additional insurance may be required if travelling on the continent.
