trailer test

EIREAROEIRE

hi all not sure where to put this topic but have a full licence goin to do test to pull a trailer on van just wonderin do any one have any info on what i might have to deal with dont know any one or heard of any1 that done it we seem to get away here any info welcome

Just keep talking to the tester in one big long sentence. That'll see you right.

Sir Arthur Daley

TheTorment wrote: »

Just keep talking to the tester in one big long sentence. That'll see you right.

Or a brown envelope.

St. Leibowitz

Not sure of you're serious, with posting for advice in after hours an' all, but the Learning to Drive subforum over in Motoring has loads of posts on the Trailer Test.

Most of them are much more sensible compared to what you'll get here.

blindside88

Afaik the trailer test can only be done with a 4x4 now, I'm open to correction though

user2012

Overheard a chap being failed on not checking mirrors, not paying attention to his surroundings & not progressing enough. Apparently according to the tester he didn't drive it on when he could have.
Hope that helps a bit.

Sir Arthur Daley

blindside88 wrote: »

Afaik the trailer test can only be done with a 4x4 now, I'm open to correction though

Would the T5 4motion qualify?

dmc17

You have to climb out of the vehicle and into the trailer while it's moving. It's a scary test. Best of luck!

Since when was there a test for pulling a trailer?

Sir Arthur Daley

Strawberry Milkshake wrote: »

Since when was there a test for pulling a trailer?

Only if you are over weight.

blindside88

Strawberry Milkshake wrote: »

Since when was there a test for pulling a trailer?

A double axle trailer requires a seperate licence. Also a single axle over a certain weight

Stained Class

Strawberry Milkshake wrote: »

Since when was there a test for pulling a trailer?

Since we sold our souls to the EU.

Sir Osis of Liver.

If you cant lift her,don't shift her.

blindside88

WikiHow wrote: »

Would the T5 4motion qualify?

I'm not sure what exactly is required but as far as I know the vehicle needs to have 4 wheel drive. I've often wondered could you do the test in an impreza wrx

Sir Arthur Daley

Sir Osis of Liver. wrote: »

If you cant lift her,don't shift her.

That advice could be useful at "the ten to two what will i do" delima in the night club.

shopaholic01

I imagine you will need to demonstrate competence driving with a trailer attached.

You're welcome.

wazky

Take the heifers off the trailer before hand.

The Backwards Man

Get a tractor, you can pull a low loader with 50 tonne on it if you want, no licence required.

Capt'n Midnight

Mate of mine works in that test centre, give me €100 and I'll guarantee you pass the test.

Unless there's an inspector round in which case I'll give you back the €100.







Just to recap, give me €100 and if you fail the test I'll give it back.

Sir Arthur Daley

The Backwards Man wrote: »

Get a tractor, you can pull a low loader with 50 tonne on it if you want, no licence required.

The brakes on the 35x dont be great the best of time.

kneemos

Get Jason Bourne to do it for you,looks fairly handy.

blindside88

blindside88 wrote: »

A double axle trailer requires a seperate licence. Also a single axle over a certain weight

Gotcha. Just checked my licence and I can drive a vehicle between 3.5 & 7.5 tonne with a trailer over 750kg but combined weight not to exceed 12 tonne.

I'm also licensed to tow trailer on passenger vehicle with 9-15 seats. Same weights as above.

EIREAROEIRE

right yee gowlers posted in wrong spot couldnt find a motoring area but love the answers put a smile on me oul face pure irish

shopaholic01

EIREAROEIRE wrote: »

right yee gowlers posted in wrong spot couldnt find a motoring area but love the answers put a smile on me oul face pure irish

Here you go!

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=546

Stavros Murphy

If you can't find the right forum, good luck finding reverse.

EIREAROEIRE

im new here just found motoring ha ha onwards and upwards

Stavros Murphy

EIREAROEIRE wrote: »

im new here just found motoring ha ha onwards and upwards

Backwards is the tricky bit. Or so "they" say.

BillyMitchel

EIREAROEIRE wrote: »

im new here just found motoring ha ha onwards and upwards

Lad do ye like an oul rasher sambo?

EIREAROEIRE

rasher sambo with mushy pudding and a drippy egg
oh yea

The Backwards Man

Stavros Murphy wrote: »

Backwards is the tricky bit. Or so "they" say.

I'll have you know I'm pretty easy.

Stavros Murphy

The Backwards Man wrote: »

I'll have you know I'm pretty easy.

The whole world knows you're easy. Living where you do, Anne Doyle is still a hottie.:P

Sir Osis of Liver.

Ever tried fixing the lights on a trailer with bailing twine while its moving?

Neither have I,but I heard it can be done.

Stavros Murphy

Sir Osis of Liver. wrote: »

Ever tried fixing the lights on a trailer with bailing twine while its moving.

Neither have I,but I heard it can be done.

Lights are for cissies. I break them the day I buy them - saves tears later on.

randy hickey

Strawberry Milkshake wrote: »

Since when was there a test for pulling a trailer?

WikiHow wrote: »

Only if you are over weight.

So just because I'm sixteen stone I need to take a trailer test?

Hardly seems fair - I mean, who's supposed to be driving while I'm sitting in the trailer?

Can't see this catching on.

Ruu

Nuttin to see hare, moave along now.