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Tow Vehicles Test Requirements

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Test vehicle requirements


You can take your test in either a Manual or Automatic transmission vehicle. If you pass using an Automatic then you are entitled to tow using an Automatic transmission.

Your vehicle must be legal and roadworthy and have no warning lights showing, e.g the engine management system warning light.

It must not be subject to a manufacturers safety recall, you may be asked for evidence that your vehicle has had the work carried out, is exempt from the recall or that after being checked no work was necessary.

The vehicle also needs to be a smoke free zone.

Their are other requirements involving head restraints, mirrors etc that we can provide details of when undertaking training with us.

We provide a trailer which meets all DSA requirements

The Driving Standards Agency (DSA
Pass Plus is a training course specifically aimed at new drivers
SAFED - Safe and fuel-efficient driving
The Federation of Small Businesses
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