Driving licence · B+E
Category B+E. Tow the trailer you need.
For category B holders who want to tow heavier trailers: caravans, work or leisure trailers.
Category B+E · Cars
What you can drive
- maximum trailer weight
- 3,500 kg
- required
- Category B licence
- minimum age
- 18 years
- Combinations of a category B car and a trailer or semi-trailer up to 3,500 kg
Limits
It does not cover heavy vehicles — for those you need category C or C+E.
Requirements
What you need to start
We handle the enrolment and paperwork with you.
- Identity document showing habitual residence in Portugal
- Portuguese tax number (NIF)
- Electronic medical certificate — done at the school
- Hold a category B driving licence
- Be at least 18
Your path
From enrolment to your B+E licence
- Enrolment
- Practical training
- Practical test
- Category B+E licence
Training
How you learn at MM Ouressa
Theory
No theory
There is no theory course or theory test: you go straight to practical lessons.
Practical
2 hours
Coupling and uncoupling, manoeuvres with a trailer and road driving.
Driving lessons Monday to Saturday, with an instructor who follows your progress.
Tests: Practical test only.
The hours shown are the legal minimum. If you need more practice, each extra lesson costs 40 € (50 min).
The MM Ouressa experience
You learn with us. Not on your own.
FleetRenault Captur with trailer
- An instructor from day one until your test
- Online study, whenever you like
- Medical certificate at the school
- Lessons Monday to Saturday
Price
Category B+E
Full payment
€350
- Total in instalments
- €390
- In 2 monthly instalments
- from €195
- Theory test
- Practical test only
Or up to 12 interest-free instalments with CofidisPay.
CofidisPay instalment payments are charged to the customer's debit or credit card through a payment solution based on a factoring agreement between Cofidis and the Driving School. Ask Cofidis for details; Cofidis is registered with the Bank of Portugal under no. 921.
Do I have to take the theory test?
No. For B+E you only take the practical test.
Which trailers can I tow with a standard category B licence?
With a category B licence you can tow a trailer up to 750 kg, or heavier as long as the combination does not exceed 3,500 kg. Above that you need B+E.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes, in 2 monthly instalments.
Ready for your B+E licence?
Enrol or talk to us. We answer all your questions before you start.