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Italian B96 practical test: which trailer manoeuvres are included?
The Italian B96 test assesses the vehicle combination and specific manoeuvres; practise them with an instructor.
For the Italian B96 extension, the practical test uses a vehicle combination and assesses specific manoeuvres in addition to driving. The cited Ministry instructions include reversing, braking, changing lane, managing trailer sway, coupling and uncoupling, and parking. Practise with an instructor on a suitable combination.
What B96 adds to the test
B96 concerns a category B vehicle towing a trailer when the combination's authorised maximum mass is over 3,500 kg and no more than 4,250 kg. The registration documents and authorised masses matter; do not use the trailer's apparent size or actual load as a substitute for the figures used to classify the combination.
The Ministry procedure requires a test of ability and behaviour on a suitable combination. Its instructions list manoeuvres such as reversing, braking, changing lane, controlling trailer sway, coupling and uncoupling, and parking. The exact vehicle and exercise arrangement follow the applicable test requirements. Ask the school which combination and course will be used.
Practise each manoeuvre under supervision
A trailer changes the vehicle's dimensions, turning path and response when reversing. Learn to position the car and trailer, observe all sides, make corrections slowly and stop if you lose sight of the area. Coupling and uncoupling also involve checks that must be done in the sequence taught by the instructor.
Do not practise trailer manoeuvres in a public car park or on a road without supervision and a suitable combination. A B96 test is not a generic driving tutorial: lessons should prepare you for the specific assessed tasks. You can review the relevant theory in an app, while the practical handling must be learned with an instructor.
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Frequently asked questions
Does B96 require a separate practical test?
Yes. The extension involves a test of ability and behaviour using a suitable vehicle combination, under the Ministry procedure.
Is the trailer's actual load what sets the 4,250 kg limit?
Check the authorised maximum masses in the vehicle documents. The classification is based on the permitted combination, not simply the load on the day.