Rules about towing caravans?
I have over 40 incident-free years of driving behind me, and for the past six and a half years I've been driving a small campervan, no larger than some mpv's. I have now moved onto a caravan, albeit a small folding type, but even so it has opened my eyes to the extra problems of towing.
My concern is that any driver can hitch up to a 'van up to 30 feet in length and go on the highway without any training or test of competence. The only legal requirements seem to be that the towing limit of the car is not exceeded and that there are approved mirrors fitted.
Given the ever-increasing requirements put on drivers and cars to meet safety standards I find this incredible?
My concern is that any driver can hitch up to a 'van up to 30 feet in length and go on the highway without any training or test of competence. The only legal requirements seem to be that the towing limit of the car is not exceeded and that there are approved mirrors fitted.
Given the ever-increasing requirements put on drivers and cars to meet safety standards I find this incredible?
Asked on 3 May 2013 by jenjod

Not any driver. You and I have grandfather rights. From about 1990, new drivers have had to pass a towing test.
Tags:
towing a trailer
caravan
Similar questions

In response to an email you recently strongly supported the use of stabilisers when towing a caravan, and pointed out the importance of correct loading and tyre condition to prevent snaking. I am surprised...

I am looking to buy a car with a towbar, my daily travel is less than 10 miles back and forth to work what would you suggest I buy? I tow a 8x4 twin axle builder trailer once every month or so.

I am taking my van and trailer (with my Jeep on it) to France for the D-Day celebrations next June. My trailer is 5.5m long and 1.9m wide. The bed length is 4m. The wiring system has a 13-pin plug and...