Driving My Tractor (Singalong)

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The department applies the following definitions which are derived from other relevant legislation. You needed to show you can use all the vehicle’s primary controls smoothly and at the correct time. This includes the: A C1+E category vehicle is the same as a C1 vehicle, except with a trailer over 750 kilograms. For example, a vehicle with an unladen weight of 6,000 kilograms and a maximum weight of 7,500 kilograms pulling a fully loaded trailer with a weight of 4,500 kilograms gives a total weight 12,000 kilograms. Large vehicles, with or without trailers Category You must be at least 18 years of age to drive a vehicle weighing between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes, and 21 years of age to drive a vehicle over 7.5 tonnes. Minimum ages to drive agricultural vehicles Out of the 2,144 tractor tests taken in 2007-2008, 80% passed. That still leaves 415 that failed, though.

appropriate speed - your ability to drive at an appropriate speed for the road and traffic conditions If you have to cross the path of oncoming traffic, make sure you MSM, keep as close to the centre of the road as possible and judge how far oncoming traffic is away before committing to turning. Make sure you get the speed right, too are used to haul goods (of any description) more than 15 miles from their operating base (which is not necessarily where they are registered)You needed to show good judgement when overtaking, meeting and crossing other road users, such as knowing when to proceed, and when to wait for a safer opportunity. normal driving - your position of the vehicle when driving such as not driving too close to the kerb or lines Other, non-tractor agricultural motor vehicles require a category B licence, and you must also be over 21 years old to drive these. If you drive a larger vehicle, the maximum authorised mass - ie the total weight of the vehicle plus the maximum load it can carry - will determine which driving licence entitlement you require, for example: This guide provides information on the licensing requirements for agricultural vehicles and explains which vehicles are exempt from tax. It also explains the different legal requirements - including the minimum age requirement for driving agricultural vehicles and type approval for tractors. Finally, there are details on quad bikes, rebated fuel and agricultural vehicles that are exempt from an operator’s licence. Licensing requirements for farm vehicles

any road construction vehicle used or kept on the road solely for the conveyance of built-in road construction

Seasonal worker considerations

However, there are age restrictions on the maximum vehicle weights that can be driven by younger drivers:

It is an offence to operate a vehicle without a valid goods vehicle operator’s licence if one is required. It is also an offence not to have a valid goods vehicle test certificate for the tractor or trailer if the vehicle requires a test.

Fast Tractors

Drivers must ensure they are aware of the rules that apply to them. The EU drivers’ hours and tachograph rules are complex and we recommend consulting the available guidance if you think that they may apply to you: All of the above and also: Dim-dip device or running lamp (unless the vehicle conforms to European requirements) The activities that are considered ‘agricultural purposes’ are discussed in Excise Notice 75 (section 10). The definition includes activities for horticulture and forestry. This definition is relevant to each of the regulatory regimes below when deciding whether a vehicle is doing agricultural, horticulture or forestry work.