DTT Devon Trailer Training

13/11/2023

🎄 Christmas gift 🎁 vouchers now available!

Looking for a gift idea for a loved one, who would benefit from towing course?

Vouchers valid for 12 months from date of purchase.

www.devontrailertraining.co.uk

05/11/2023

01/11/2023

Our towing courses can help you to become more confident reversing and towing your caravan.

Learn with an ‘ADI’ advanced driving instructor who will teach you the skills and provide you with the knowledge to tow a caravan.

01/11/2023

Can you tow with an electric car?

Yes you can! Well officially with 50 out of the 85 on sale in the UK.

We had the privilege of providing a trailer towing course in the Tesla pictured.

www.devontrailertraining.co.uk

14/07/2023

First caravan checked and we are pleased to say it was all in order.
The next caravan has been stopped and we are just completing all our checks, we will let you know how we get on 😀

01/07/2023

The importance to acquire prior training and the requirements to training so you can have the knowledge and skill to confidently tow safely.

1. Safety: Towing a trailer can be challenging, especially for inexperienced drivers. Proper training ensures that individuals understand the correct techniques for hitching, maneuvering, and braking while towing, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries.

2. Legal requirements: In the UK, there are specific legal requirements for towing a trailer, including weight limits, speed limits, and license categories. Training ensures individuals are aware of these regulations and can comply with them, avoiding potential fines or penalties.

3. Proper handling: Towing a trailer requires different driving techniques compared to driving a regular vehicle. Training helps individuals develop the necessary skills to safely navigate corners, reverse, change lanes, and deal with potential hazards, ensuring both their safety and the safety of other road users.

4. Protecting the trailer and its contents: Towing a trailer puts additional stress on both the vehicle and the trailer itself. Proper training teaches individuals how to distribute weight correctly, secure the load, and perform routine maintenance checks to prevent damage to the trailer and its contents.

5. Insurance coverage: Many insurance companies require evidence of training or certification to provide coverage for towing activities. Having proper training can help individuals obtain insurance coverage and also reduce the risk of invalidating their insurance policy in case of an accident.

Overall, having training to tow a trailer is essential to ensure the safety of the driver, passengers, and other road users, as well as to comply with legal requirements and protect the trailer and its contents.

Devon Trailer Training provides you with towing courses to gain your b+e entitlement allowing you to

19/12/2022

Don’t forget to check your trailers folks

We inspect trailers at the roadside! ✔️

We find issues like overloading, underinflated tyres and lights that don’t work. ❌

It’s a valuable reminder why everyone towing a trailer needs to carry out safety checks before making any journey 👇 https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tow-a-trailer-with-a-car-safety-checks

05/12/2022

Christmas gift 🎁 voucher now available!

Looking for a gift 💝 idea for a loved one?

Help them gain the knowledge and confidence to tow safely.

24/01/2022

Three very important changes are being made to the Highway Code — they come into effect in the New Year:

1) New hierarchy of road users prioritising pedestrians and then cyclists over other road users

2) Priority for cyclists over cars when cars are turning

3) Pedestrians having priority over cars at junctions plus changes to cyclist positioning to ensure better visibility