Driving My Tractor (Singalong)

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You are allowed to use an agricultural quad on the public road for short distances as long as it is registered for road use, has a number plate and complies with the relevant lighting and construction requirements. Lighting requirements Sixth, the pictures are great - brightly coloured, with lots of details to point out but simple enough to appeal to a little one like mine. Because of the height of a tractor, you’ll get a good view of what’s up ahead. But make sure you don’t intimidate people by trying to get in their boot 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

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 You need a full category B car licence with provisional entitlement for categories G and H to drive: is used on public roads only when passing between different areas of land occupied by the same person However, there are age restrictions on the maximum vehicle weights that can be driven by younger drivers:

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You needed to show you can use all the vehicle’s primary controls smoothly and at the correct time. This includes the: There are certain categories of vehicle which are not defined as road vehicles and can therefore use rebated fuel, otherwise known as ‘red diesel’. Unlicensed vehicles not used on public roads It’s worth noting that the tractor driving test isn’t the same as the “Certificate of Competence” run by the NPTC. You are not allowed to carry any passengers on an agricultural quad. Rebated fuel for agricultural vehicles Tractors taxed in any other tax class (not agricultural) are required to hold a valid goods vehicle testing certificate if they:

The examiner may ask you to turn in the road. If you are asked to do this, you’ll need to complete it in as few moves as possible and also keep a close eye on other road users throughout 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. is used solely for moving farming implements or articles (any distance), provided the tractor operator owns or is employed by the relevant farm If you are sure that the vehicle has been abandoned, you should report it to your local council. You should provide the council with any information you know about the vehicle, for example: For a vehicle to qualify as an agricultural material handler, it must be designed to lift goods or burden. It must also be designed and constructed primarily for off-road use.if used on a public road, do not carry any load except such as is necessary for its propulsion or for the operation of any machinery built-in or permanently attached to the vehicle You now require a category C1 driving licence to drive a mobile crane weighing between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes. If the weight of the crane is over 7.5 tonnes then you will require a category C licence. Abandoned and nuisance vehicles Depending on the location and examiner, it can take from 20 minutes to an hour to complete your test. Make sure you book enough time off school. The tractor needs to have a valid tax disc (if you don’t have one – you’ll fail automatically) and have L-plates clearly displayed. You also need to take along both parts of your driving licence as form of idenification. Quad bikes and similar single-seater machines used for agricultural, horticultural or forestry work are classed as light agricultural vehicles. Agricultural material handlers