Towing a Caravan or Trailer: Licence Rules, Weights and Safe Towing for Experienced Drivers

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About Course

Thinking of towing a caravan, horsebox or small trailer? This course explains in plain English what your car driving licence lets you tow in Great Britain, how to check weights, the checks to make before you set off and the lower speed limits that apply when towing.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course gives general information written from published official guidance for older people and the families who help them. It is not legal, medical or financial advice. Rules can change, so check the official websites listed before you act.

© 2026 Tutwoo UK Limited. This course was created in-house by Tutwoo and is our original work. It is for your own learning only: please do not copy, share, record or resell it.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understand what your licence lets you tow and what MAM means
  • Check that your car can legally and safely pull your caravan or trailer
  • Carry out simple safety checks on mirrors, lights, tyres, brakes and couplings
  • Know the speed limits and motorway lane rules that apply when towing

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • What your licence lets you tow
  • Before you set off: loading and safety checks
  • On the road: speed limits and staying in control

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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