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<blockquote data-quote="Sebastian" data-source="post: 1047808" data-attributes="member: 11592"><p>From another forum:</p><p></p><p><strong>Step 1</strong>: The first step is to apply for your provisional license (link below) this licence will stay with you until you have passed your car test at the age of 17 and above but the paperwork will be destroyed by the examiner at the examination centre upon passing your tractor test but you won’t have to reapply to learn how to drive your car.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/Motoringtransactions/BeforeyouapplyA/DG_10032690" target="_blank">http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/Motoringtransactions/BeforeyouapplyA/DG_10032690</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Step 2</strong>:Choose your tractor to complete the test, best advice for this is something basic such as a Nh ts115, JD 6410 or something of a similar size. The tractor must be under 2.45 metres wide (Seb note: so don't pitch up in a Fendt 939), and in a ROADWORTHY condition as stated by the highway code (link Below). Points may include</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.learnerdriving.com/learn-to-drive/highway-code/?gclid=CJibuJvo96oCFQULfAodqx6GLQ" target="_blank">http://www.learnerdriving.com/learn-to-drive/highway-code/?gclid=CJibuJvo96oCFQULfAodqx6GLQ</a></p><p></p><p>.Decent tread on tyres</p><p></p><p>.All lights such as indicators, brake lights, headlights and sidelights must be working although they may not all be checked upon your arrival to the test.</p><p></p><p>. The Mirrors must be fitted sturdy on both sides....</p><p></p><p>.Must be respectably clean windows and bodywork.</p><p></p><p>More can be found when you read the highway code, this is an advised read before arriving to your test along with a road signs guidebook. You cannot fail your test on not knowing your road test but it is counted as a minor error which if enough errors add up you COULD fail.</p><p></p><p><strong>Step3</strong>: Now from exactly a month before your Birthday you must apply for a category F test the form for this can be picked up from your local large scale post office or online but post office is a lot easier. Now the date you apply for test and the place is more than likely to be rejected and you could be waiting up to 5 months for the day of your tractor test so don’t expect it to be instantaneous.</p><p></p><p><strong>Step4</strong>: You’ve read the books, the highway code and the tractor is set kitted out with L plates visibly on the back and preferably front. It’s now time for your test to take place. These are some things that you need to watch out for when taking the test to make sure that you successfully pass your test.</p><p></p><p>. When pulling off turn your head right round over your shoulder and check out the back window, check your blind spots down the side of the tractor inline with the back wheels and forward of the doors, check both of your mirrors the side at which your turning FIRST.</p><p></p><p>. Make sure your indicators are on in the correct direction for which your turning and that once you have made the move you cancel the indicator if it isn’t automatic.</p><p></p><p>. During the test if there is an impatient driver behind you DO NOT wave him through because if something happens it will be your fault no discussion and you will fail your test instantly more times than not.</p><p></p><p>.Keep looking in your mirrors from time to time when driving along.</p><p></p><p>.Remember there is no rush don’t go flat out just 15mph will do as they want to see you are in control of the vehicle not if you can “drive er like yer stole er” i could only get up to 13mph in my test due to parked cars and traffic ever 5 yards.</p><p></p><p>. When reversing round the corner try to be within 1 metre of the kurb and look at the bonnet regularly when swinging round.</p><p></p><p><strong>Step </strong>5: when you’ve passed you now need to consider what it is legal to tow on the road, these are the official laws from VOSA on towing trailers, implements etc.....I know some of us [ATTACH=full]125072[/ATTACH] don’t stick to these imparticularly the speeds but thats just us.....</p><p></p><p>. The maximum speed for an agricultural vehicle on the road is 20mph unless it is fitted with mechanical steering, air brakes and twin axles suspension, the only tractor that has all of these is the Jcb Fastrac series not even the fendt has this, no-one listens to this law and it isn’t really enforced but just be wary as nearly all tractors go easily over 20mph without your noticing.</p><p></p><p>.The maximum road train weight for any agricultural vehicle that you are licensed for is 24tonnes this basicly means that if you have a 10tonne silage trailer on your tractor is gunna weigh about 7-8 tonnes then the trailer itself is about 3 or 4 sometimes meaning your very near your limit, 14 tonne trailer is also pushing it fully loaded. But hey ho...</p><p></p><p>.The trailer you are towing should have a minimum of hydraulic brakes when it weighs more than the tractor so most trailers these days, respectable tread on the tyres minimum of 2mm I think someone correct me if im wrong, number plate that <strong>MUST MATCH THE TRACTOR IT IS ATTACHED TO NOT JUST A TRACTOR IN THE FLEET</strong>. Working lights such as indicators and brake light.</p><p></p><p>. You are also restricted to 2.45 metres wide so most trailers these days ay just fit in or be bigger have a measure up before leaving......</p><p></p><p>.The trailer you are towing must be either close coupled axles such as a silage trailer, or a single axle trailer NO DOLLIES(front bogies).</p><p></p><p>. Even if you have passed your tractor test a loadall telehandler or forklift is not accepted unger the terms of the category F license 17 years of age or over for Loadalls. 21 years of age or over for large scale heavy plant equipment such as rubber duck diggers.</p><p></p><p>.If taking your test with a vintage tractor (I.e MF65) The machine must be fitted with the lighting/signaling equipment it was originally supplied with to be roadworthy. (bear in mind that without the minimum of headlights/sidelights you will be turned away from the test if adverse road conditions are in effect (I.e Heavy Rain - No Lights - No test).</p><p></p><p>. If you are using a trailer with hydraulic brakes it is a good idea to inspect the hyrdaulic pipe for splits, leaks or cracks. Then make sure that the brakes are at the reccomended tightness or "notch" for the tractor. If your are using Air brakes make sure the compressor is working correctly on most and that the correct air pressure is reaching the braking system.</p><p></p><p>Written by Andrew Blair</p><p></p><p><a href="http://fs-uk.com/forum/index.php?topic=84594.0" target="_blank">http://fs-uk.com/forum/index.php?topic=84594.0</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sebastian, post: 1047808, member: 11592"] From another forum: [B]Step 1[/B]: The first step is to apply for your provisional license (link below) this licence will stay with you until you have passed your car test at the age of 17 and above but the paperwork will be destroyed by the examiner at the examination centre upon passing your tractor test but you won’t have to reapply to learn how to drive your car. [url]http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/Motoringtransactions/BeforeyouapplyA/DG_10032690[/url] [B]Step 2[/B]:Choose your tractor to complete the test, best advice for this is something basic such as a Nh ts115, JD 6410 or something of a similar size. The tractor must be under 2.45 metres wide (Seb note: so don't pitch up in a Fendt 939), and in a ROADWORTHY condition as stated by the highway code (link Below). Points may include [url]http://www.learnerdriving.com/learn-to-drive/highway-code/?gclid=CJibuJvo96oCFQULfAodqx6GLQ[/url] .Decent tread on tyres .All lights such as indicators, brake lights, headlights and sidelights must be working although they may not all be checked upon your arrival to the test. . The Mirrors must be fitted sturdy on both sides.... .Must be respectably clean windows and bodywork. More can be found when you read the highway code, this is an advised read before arriving to your test along with a road signs guidebook. You cannot fail your test on not knowing your road test but it is counted as a minor error which if enough errors add up you COULD fail. [B]Step3[/B]: Now from exactly a month before your Birthday you must apply for a category F test the form for this can be picked up from your local large scale post office or online but post office is a lot easier. Now the date you apply for test and the place is more than likely to be rejected and you could be waiting up to 5 months for the day of your tractor test so don’t expect it to be instantaneous. [B]Step4[/B]: You’ve read the books, the highway code and the tractor is set kitted out with L plates visibly on the back and preferably front. It’s now time for your test to take place. These are some things that you need to watch out for when taking the test to make sure that you successfully pass your test. . When pulling off turn your head right round over your shoulder and check out the back window, check your blind spots down the side of the tractor inline with the back wheels and forward of the doors, check both of your mirrors the side at which your turning FIRST. . Make sure your indicators are on in the correct direction for which your turning and that once you have made the move you cancel the indicator if it isn’t automatic. . During the test if there is an impatient driver behind you DO NOT wave him through because if something happens it will be your fault no discussion and you will fail your test instantly more times than not. .Keep looking in your mirrors from time to time when driving along. .Remember there is no rush don’t go flat out just 15mph will do as they want to see you are in control of the vehicle not if you can “drive er like yer stole er” i could only get up to 13mph in my test due to parked cars and traffic ever 5 yards. . When reversing round the corner try to be within 1 metre of the kurb and look at the bonnet regularly when swinging round. [B]Step [/B]5: when you’ve passed you now need to consider what it is legal to tow on the road, these are the official laws from VOSA on towing trailers, implements etc.....I know some of us [ATTACH=full]125072[/ATTACH] don’t stick to these imparticularly the speeds but thats just us..... . The maximum speed for an agricultural vehicle on the road is 20mph unless it is fitted with mechanical steering, air brakes and twin axles suspension, the only tractor that has all of these is the Jcb Fastrac series not even the fendt has this, no-one listens to this law and it isn’t really enforced but just be wary as nearly all tractors go easily over 20mph without your noticing. .The maximum road train weight for any agricultural vehicle that you are licensed for is 24tonnes this basicly means that if you have a 10tonne silage trailer on your tractor is gunna weigh about 7-8 tonnes then the trailer itself is about 3 or 4 sometimes meaning your very near your limit, 14 tonne trailer is also pushing it fully loaded. But hey ho... .The trailer you are towing should have a minimum of hydraulic brakes when it weighs more than the tractor so most trailers these days, respectable tread on the tyres minimum of 2mm I think someone correct me if im wrong, number plate that [B]MUST MATCH THE TRACTOR IT IS ATTACHED TO NOT JUST A TRACTOR IN THE FLEET[/B]. Working lights such as indicators and brake light. . You are also restricted to 2.45 metres wide so most trailers these days ay just fit in or be bigger have a measure up before leaving...... .The trailer you are towing must be either close coupled axles such as a silage trailer, or a single axle trailer NO DOLLIES(front bogies). . Even if you have passed your tractor test a loadall telehandler or forklift is not accepted unger the terms of the category F license 17 years of age or over for Loadalls. 21 years of age or over for large scale heavy plant equipment such as rubber duck diggers. .If taking your test with a vintage tractor (I.e MF65) The machine must be fitted with the lighting/signaling equipment it was originally supplied with to be roadworthy. (bear in mind that without the minimum of headlights/sidelights you will be turned away from the test if adverse road conditions are in effect (I.e Heavy Rain - No Lights - No test). . If you are using a trailer with hydraulic brakes it is a good idea to inspect the hyrdaulic pipe for splits, leaks or cracks. Then make sure that the brakes are at the reccomended tightness or "notch" for the tractor. If your are using Air brakes make sure the compressor is working correctly on most and that the correct air pressure is reaching the braking system. Written by Andrew Blair [url]http://fs-uk.com/forum/index.php?topic=84594.0[/url] [/QUOTE]
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