The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has updated the law regarding the towing of caravans - and motorists are being reminded of the rules.
It is no longer necessary to sit an extra test before towing a caravan. Previously it was necessary to undergo extra training and tests before towing heavy loads on your car but the law was changed last year, allowing anyone who passed their driving test from January 1997 onwards to tow trailers weighing up to 3,500kg.
John Woosey, from Ripe Insurance, is now calling on drivers to be aware of this change, the Express reports. He said: "Many people towing caravans this winter may well be doing so for the very first time. So, I’d urge everyone to brush up on the rules before going any further."
