Tractor driving test.

[PowderedToastMan]

Hello folks, I am 17, currently at college doing Agricultural Engineering and I would like to do my Tractor driving test soon.
I have found out that you can do a tractor test on regular car license however I have one massive problem.

I do not live on a farm or have any relatives who farm but I need to have the license for where I am going to work.

So, I don't have a tractor I could use at will, but i was hoping any of you could point me in the right direction for finding a way to get a tractor to do the test with.
I am still living with my parents, and cant get a tractor in my garden or out front of my house but equally I don't want to leave it 10 years or so until I get my own house.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

 

[Mur Huwcun]

Your car license will include cat f which covers tractors anyhow. If you’re at college the test you need to do is a certificate of competency in tractor driving which colleges usually offer. This covers pre start checks, maintenance, trailed and mounted attachments etc.

 

[TripleSix]

If you've got your car license you don't need to do your tractor test to drive them on the road.

 

[PowderedToastMan]

If you've got your car license you don't need to do your tractor test to drive them on the road.

Really? your not messing with me are you?
I read on .gov that I need to have a separate driving test for tractors.
Is that really not the case?

 

[Muddyroads]

No. Separate tractor tests are only needed when you’re 16. Take your car test and you’re covered.

 

[Exfarmer]

Really? your not messing with me are you?
I read on .gov that I need to have a separate driving test for tractors.
Is that really not the case?

Rather surprised your college has not told you this!

 

[PowderedToastMan]

Rather surprised your college has not told you this!

I guess they didn't need to. Because I'm not a farmer I wouldnt by know anyway but because I'm looking for farm work i thought it was pretty important to ask.
Thank you, i appreciate your answers very much!!!

 

[BeReyt]

As has been said, your normal, bog standard car license will include a Cat F entitlement.

Below is direct off the government website.

Driving licence requirements
If you pass a regular car driving test (category B) you’ll get entitlement to drive:

• agricultural tractors (category F)
• mowing machines or pedestrian-controlled vehicles (category K)

For all other categories you need the correct full licence to drive the tractor or special vehicle on the road.
To get this you first need to get the right provisional driving licence entitlement and then pass a tractor or specialist vehicle driving test.
Exemptions
You don’t need a licence to drive or operate:

• a tractor or specialist vehicle off the public road (there are age limits)
• pedestrian-controlled mowing machines (you must be at least 16)
• electric bikes
• mobility scooters or powered wheelchairs

You do need a driving licence to drive quad bikes on the road.

 

[steveR]

Hello folks, I am 17, currently at college doing Agricultural Engineering and I would like to do my Tractor driving test soon.
I have found out that you can do a tractor test on regular car license however I have one massive problem.



Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

Walford Wallah??

 

[Exfarmer]

I guess they didn't need to. Because I'm not a farmer I wouldnt by know anyway but because I'm looking for farm work i thought it was pretty important to ask.
Thank you, i appreciate your answers very much!!!

Be aware there are age restrictions on certain self propelled machines and teleporters

 

[Pan mixer]

Be aware there are age restrictions on certain self propelled machines and teleporters

and widths of implements being towed or mounted on the linkage

 

[PowderedToastMan]

Walford Wallah??

Are you talking about Walford College?
No, I go to Reaseheath College.

 

[steveR]

Are you talking about Walford College?
No, I go to Reaseheath College.

Tch!

 

[reboot]

I used a college tractor to take my tractor test when I was 16. But as said above you’ll be covered by a car license anyway.