Car Licence Category allowances, towing etc

Okay peeps, me and the missus are going to be getting a car soon. Could open the door to trailer the bike for trackdays as thats pretty much all I will be doing for fun from now on, maybe the odd rideout, but, the bike isn't going to have an MOT for a while, hence having to possibly trailer it for a day.

I'm pretty sure my licence won't allow it as it is, categories are A,B,B1,f,k,p. I've had my car licence for 6 months if this makes a difference (I think it may with what I'm about to ask).

1. What's my position with trailering? Is the test hard to do, if I have to do one?

2. Can I drive vans that I can rent without taking another test? (Bearing in mind I am only 20(nearly 21) and have only been driving for 6 months).

Thanks people.

[the_lone_wolf]

provided it's within the weight limits you should be able to tow a bike trailer, i checked mine before i started doing so and i was fine, just make sure the car is capable, torque = good, diesel is nice cause you won't have to rag it everywhere

edit: checked here:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring...es/DG_10013073

so long as the vehicle + trailer is under 3.5 tonnes you're good to go with catagory B entitlement

a van no problem, like a transit..its the same as a car.....

not sure about the rest though....

[appollo1]

Van hiring will be down to the individual hire company but your age will probably go against you.

B1 - what the hell is B1? Just had a look at my old pink paper license and I can't see what B1 is!!

[gruntygiggles]

Be safe and call the DVLA. If you do have to do any training, towing is a piece of pi$$.

To drive a car with trailer you need a cat B + E license. It's not difficult as long as you haven't picked up a load of bad habits already.

As for renting a van, I think because of your age and experience you'll struggle finding anyone who will do it. If you have a mate who has a van might be worth asking to borrow it and just paying for a days insurance when you need it.

[the_lone_wolf]

Originally Posted by appollo1

B1 - what the hell is B1? Just had a look at my old pink paper license and I can't see what B1 is!!

3 or 4 wheeled vehicles weighing less than 550kg

comes with your bike test pass

[Swin]

Originally Posted by appollo1

B1 - what the hell is B1? Just had a look at my old pink paper license and I can't see what B1 is!!

B1 is trikes and quads etc

[edit] damn that TLW, too quick on the draw

yes you can tow a trailer but there are guides to follow,

one is the combined weight trailer fully loaded and car fully loaded must NOT be over 3.5ton

as for hiring a van yes you can on your licence buts its the time you have had it and poss your age that dont help.

i have the same cats as you on my licence (not sure on b1) and i hired a luton out for the day without any probs and even got a pull form the old bill in it and didnt get questioned.

[the_lone_wolf]

Originally Posted by Alex_Chambers

To drive a car with trailer you need a cat B + E license.

only if the MAM is >3.5 tonnes or >8 passenger seats, which a car + bike combo certainly won't be