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EB Driving Test- Birr, Co Offaly

  • 16-08-2012 11:53am
    #1
    goo goo doll
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21 ✭


    :DHi all.

    Just wondering if anybody has any advice regarding the EB test.

    I'll be using a horsebox.

    Just wondering if you have to couple and uncouple and any other useful tips?
    I just got a cancellation and only have a week to prepare!

    Thanks.:D


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  • #2
    LDC ADI 34490
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 59 ✭✭LDC ADI 34490


    goo goo doll wrote: »
    :DHi all.

    Just wondering if anybody has any advice regarding the EB test.

    I'll be using a horsebox.

    Just wondering if you have to couple and uncouple and any other useful tips?
    I just got a cancellation and only have a week to prepare!

    Thanks.:D

    You won't have to actually uncouple the trailer, but you will have to explain the process of how you would do it.

    Your examiner will be paying particular attention to your road positioning turning left, making sure you don't touch the kerb.

    You will be given a choice of reversing left or right around a corner. In the B licence category you don't get a choice, it's left only. Make good use of your side mirrors when reversing.

    And of course practice, practice and more practice.

    Best of luck,
    Padraic


  • #3
    DriversEd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 241 ✭✭DriversEd


    Another couple of things to remember are firstly, make good progress. You'll have an empty trailer on, so the examiner will expect proper progress. And, it's still a driving test!! Most people I've come across who have failed the EB test, have failed with regular driving faults, and not trailer related ones!

    Best of luck!

    PS
    Uncoupling AFAIK is brake, jockey wheel, lights, safety chain, and uncouple.
    Coupling is the reverse.
    I've not had anyone asked to actually do it either, just explain it.


  • #4
    Del2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,102 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    Does your combination meet the Standards for EB?
    A combination, made up of a category B test vehicle with a trailer, capable
    of a speed of at least 100km/h. which should be either (a) a 4 wheel drive
    vehicle and trailer, or a vehicle with a minimum length of at least 4.25
    metres, and a trailer, which does not fall within Category B. The trailer
    used shall have a gross vehicle weight of at least 1,400 kg., and have
    internal dimensions of at least 2.4 metres by 1.2 metres.

    Combinations, made up of a category B test vehicle which should be either (a) a
    minimum length of at least 4.25 metres, or (b) a 4 wheel drive vehicle, and a trailer
    with a gross vehicle weight of at least 1,400 kg., capable of a speed of at least
    100km/h, which does not fall within Category B. The cargo compartment of the
    trailer shall consist of a closed box body which is at least as wide and as high as
    the motor vehicle, and have a length of at least 2.4 metres. (The closed box body
    may also be slightly less wide than the motor vehicle, provided that the view to the
    rear is only possible by use of the external rear-view mirrors of the motor vehicle).


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