B+E test could be scrapped

I wonder if the agenda is really to remove the current trailer entitlement until a test has been passed?

Was it to bring in the same classes as the EU and maybe to add onto the new photo driving licence?

I think a sensible compromise would be to raise the current limit to 4250 kgs for all combinations. The rules are so confusing for some people where you can legally tow upto 4250 kgs with a trailer of less than 750 kgs but can't go above 3500 kgs if your trailer is heavier. The current rules as they are at the moment encourages the use of lighter tow cars which certainly doesn't promote safety. I did some training with an instructor before I started out and found it to be really useful so would encourage it for others.

 ...  I did some training with an instructor before I started out and found it to be really useful 

in what way? 

I was considering doing the b+e at the time but was put off by the £700 price, especially given that my combination is legal on B license. So what I did was to have a half day with an instructor learning things like the correct hitching procedure, the importance of correct loading and noseweights, trailer safety checks, practice reversing. Some would say that was probably a waste of time or money but I think it was useful practice for a newbie at the time. 

I was just asking .... 👍

+1 for the hitch up and go... all the way to the South of France! I do think there is an element of confidence associated to towing also at play here.

Not sure if I fit into the 'seasoned caravan' bracket yet - but having towed for last 8 years I'm a reasonably confident (but not cocky) tower (caravans and boats). As I passed my test post 97 I'm limited to the 3500kg limit. My current outfit is within all legal requirements, however, what gripes me is that if I wanted to (to my mind at least) make my outfit even 'safer' like changing my towcar to a slightly heavier, modest 4x4 - I now have to take a further test - to tow the very same caravan that I have been towing perfectly well for the last 8 years! Point blank I have refused to do the test thus far as I'm simply not paying to tow the very same caravan that I am already towing.

And what's worse - if I were to take the B+E test and fail.... It's all OK, as I'm still able to tow my caravan..

If you were to take the test and fail you'd be in exactly the same position as you are now - limited to 3500kg.

Personally, I think it's not sensible to restrict yourself and, in your shoes, I'd take it. Why cut your nose off to spite your face?

 ... If you were to take the test and fail you'd be in exactly the same position as you are now - limited to 3500kg.

Isn't that what MHG said? 🙄

Personally, I think it's not sensible to restrict yourself and, in your shoes, I'd take it. Why cut your nose off to spite your face?

Cos MHG might want to spend the £400/£500 (just a guess) on other things

The first point is debatable. I took it as it's OK he can still tow without taking the test. Otherwise, why say "and what's worse…"? 

The second point is simply your own wild speculation.

Anything else you want to quibble about?😬