Driver licensing
Agricultural tractors require a category F licence to drive on the public road. Category B (car) licence holders automatically have category F entitlement. To drive track-laying vehicles, including tractors, on the public road requires the category H entitlement.
What is a Category B driving?
The category B licence lets you drive a motor vehicle with a maximum weight of up to 3,500kg, it can’t have more than eight passenger seats. If you want to use a trailer the most it can weigh without additional hassle is 750kg.
What licence do I need to drive a tractor in Qld?
In order to drive a tractor on the road, you need to have a category F driving licence.
What size truck can I drive on a car licence Qld?
What Can I Drive With An LR Driving Licence? An LR vehicle is defined as a motor vehicle with a gross vehicle mass of over 4.5 tonnes to a maximum of 8 tonnes (no axle limit) — or any vehicle that seats more than 12 passengers (including the driver) to a maximum of 8 tonnes.
Can I drive a tractor on a car licence UK? – Related Questions
What is the biggest truck you can drive on a car licence in Australia?
Car licence category
You can drive a vehicle that does not exceed 4.5 tonnes Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) and can seat up to 12 adults including the driver.
Can I drive a tractor on the road in Queensland?
In Queensland, tractors are able to be operated on public roads by people who hold a license that is appropriate to the tractor’s weight. Whereas in Western Australia you need to obtain a light rigid, medium rigid or heavy rigid depending on the weight of the tractor, to operate it on public roads.
Do you need a licence to drive a tractor on the road?
You do not need a licence to drive or operate: a tractor or specialist vehicle off the public road (there are age limits)
Can I drive a tractor on the road with a provisional licence?
No you can’t. The only time you can drive a tractor on the road without passing the test is to and from the test with L plates on.
How old do you have to be to get your tractor licence?
In fact, once you reach 16 you can get a provisional licence to drive a tractor or a specialist vehicle. But, you must wait until you are 17 years old to practise driving them on a public road.
Can I drive a JCB on a car Licence?
Member. They are taxed as a special machine (or limited use if you only use it round the farm), you can drive it on a normal car licence, not sure if you only have the tractor licence. Diggers drive on the road and work on non agricultural sites on red diesel.
What is F on driving licence?
f – You’re qualified to drive a tractor. k – You can drive a pedestrian-controlled vehicle or a mowing machine. q – You can drive two- and three-wheeled vehicles without pedals with an engine size of no more than 50cc. The top speed can’t be more than 15.5mph.
Do you have to do a theory for a tractor test?
No. But you will be expected to have a good knowledge of the Highway Code, so take it with you to bed and read it from cover to cover. It will be good practice as there is a high possibility that you’ll take your car test soon after, which does have a theory exam.
How long is the wait for a tractor test?
(Usually 2-3 months). Tractor test slots take up three car test slots, making it difficult to get last minute cancellations.
Do you need insurance to drive a tractor on the road?
You will have to pay for any damages to your tractor, as well as your own hospital bills. Tractor insurance must have at least have third party coverage, similar to car insurance. If you drive your tractor on public roads, it is treated like any auto vehicle.
What age can you drive a tractor in the UK?
Practising driving a tractor or specialist vehicle
You can get a provisional licence for a tractor or specialist vehicle at 16, but you cannot practise driving them on the road until you’re 17. The only exception is when you’re driving to or from your practical driving test.
What is category H driving licence?
The H category is for Tracked Vehicles such as tanks. This is often referred to as simply “The H Licence”. For all other categories you need the correct full licence to drive the tractor or special vehicle on the road. Driving a tank is not as difficult as you think.
What size of tractor can I drive at 16?
To be fully legal on the road, your 16-year old can only drive the following: A tractor with a width of less than 2.45m. Most tractors of more than 150hp and/or built in the past 20 years are likely to be wider than that. A trailer that has a maximum width of 2.45m (See above).
What does Fkq mean on driving licence?
fkq: Qualified to drive a tractor, a pedestrian-controlled vehicle or mowing machine, and a two-wheeled or three-wheeled vehicle without pedals with an engine size of 55c.
Why do I have Category A on my driving licence?
Holders of a Category A licence are allowed to drive any bike of any sized engine. The licence is only available to riders aged 24 and over, or 21 and over if you’ve held an A2 licence for two years. You need to have completed your compulsory basic training (CBT) and passed a theory and practical test.
How much does a C1 licence cost UK?
The total cost for getting a C1 licence depends on when you take your test. During weekdays, a C1 licence test costs a total of £230 during weekends, bank holidays and evening (after 4:30 pm), it costs £264. If you decide to take a CPC test, it has additional charges for the courses.