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¿Podemos conducir con el permiso de la clase B, un remolque pesado (más de 750kg de MMA)?

May we tow a heavy trailer (more than 750 kg MAM) with a class B licence?

  • ACon el permiso de la clase B no se pueden conducir remolques.A class B licence does not allow you to drive with trailers.
  • BSí, siempre que la MMA del conjunto no supere los 3.500kg.Yes, as long as the MAM of the combination does not exceed 3,500 kg.
  • CNo, será necesario obtener el permiso B+E.No, you will need a B+E licence.
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Correct answer

  • BSí, siempre que la MMA del conjunto no supere los 3.500kg.Yes, as long as the MAM of the combination does not exceed 3,500 kg.
Explanation

With a B licence you may tow a trailer of more than 750 kg MAM if the combination does not exceed 3,500 kg. Between 3,500 and 4,250 kg it is also possible, but only after passing an additional test or training (article 5.5 of the General Drivers Regulations); above that, you need a B+E licence.

The rule · Real Decreto 818/2009, de 8 de mayo, Reglamento General de Conductores (RGCond) · art. 5.5en el caso de que el conjunto así formado exceda de 3.500 kg, será necesario superar la prueba de control de aptitudes y comportamientosRead the full rule

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