marshman Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 I will soon be taking my tractor test (20th october) and im nervous. Because you can legaly only drive to and from your test on l plates before you pass i can practice on the road. Now i think this is dangorus becuase the drive to the test location will be my first dirve on the road. Well i have driven up the lane. Also has anyone recently taken theres, whats involed? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 I never actually took my tractor test when I was 16 I just kinda chanced my luck on the road back then. I think you need to be able to stop and turn at a junction and the likes but I doubt if you will have to do a 3 point turn and an emergency stop but I just don't know. I would make sure you read up your highway code and remember to make sure you strain your neck to make sure the examiner actually sees you using your mirrors. What tractor do you plan using Adam ??? Wishing you the best of luck and sorry I cannot really be of much help here but I'm interested to see what all the tractor test does all involve ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Ad it's well easy. Show control, and observation and you can't go far wrong. One tip, indicators. Indicators arn't by and large self cancelling so don't forget to turn them off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPR Models Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Just stay cool and you will pass,however i wish you good luck mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted September 25, 2008 Author Share Posted September 25, 2008 Thanks for all the tips guys, will rember the indicators thanks. Ummm well the tractor i am taking it on is a Small 2wd newholland (Preg) but i can rember the number [ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Well if you took the old B2XX "Nash" Adam you would not not to bother with indicators just have to worry about hand signals ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM190 Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 its so easier over here, No test or anything. Just send the money of and you get your licence back in the post ;D :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuarty C Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Im filling in the forms at the mo, fee is £45 :( no test Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noel Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 its so easier over here, No test or anything. Just send the money of and you get your licence back in the post ;D :D :D are you sure about that Blake? I for one did the tractor test all those years ago (17 ) Make sure the Tractor is clean, all lights and indicators are free from dirt and you can see out the windowscreen. As already mentioned, make sure you strain your neck while looking at mirrors, Basically the examiner wants to see that your capable of driving on the road without being a hazzard to anyone else. Also read up on your highway code as i was asked about 10 questions at random. In total it took me no more than 30 min to do the test. Remember to relax and you will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FW Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Easy mate, just take it steady and work the gears every time. Read through this, this has averything you need to know in. ;) http://www.jennyhayes.co.uk/page/10/Tractor+Driving+Tests Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM190 Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 are you sure about that Blake? I for one did the tractor test all those years ago (17 ) Make sure the Tractor is clean, all lights and indicators are free from dirt and you can see out the windowscreen. As already mentioned, make sure you strain your neck while looking at mirrors, Basically the examiner wants to see that your capable of driving on the road without being a hazzard to anyone else. Also read up on your highway code as i was asked about 10 questions at random. In total it took me no more than 30 min to do the test. Remember to relax and you will be fine. Yeah, well i didn't do a test and i have my provisional licence ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Good luck adam. You still have to do a test blake even with a provisional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM190 Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Good luck adam. You still have to do a test blake even with a provisional. Not for a tractor or scooter \ \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted September 25, 2008 Author Share Posted September 25, 2008 Not for a tractor or scooter \ \ Yes you do, you can only drive to and from a test on a provisnal with a tractor, i think you may need to take one blake Thanks guys for all your help, hope i past not sure i will though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Get up here Adam and do some practice on frankie mate.... as above really... think about what you are doing... learn your highway code... but most of all relax.. When I took my forklift test I 'spoke to myself' all the way through... keeps you calm.. and keeps you thinking mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 You need to remember mate that he is NOT trying to fail you he is only there to see your driving. Keep calm and drive SAFELY with confidence!!! Best of luck buddy!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted September 25, 2008 Author Share Posted September 25, 2008 Get up here Adam and do some practice on frankie mate.... as above really... think about what you are doing... learn your highway code... but most of all relax.. When I took my forklift test I 'spoke to myself' all the way through... keeps you calm.. and keeps you thinking mate Thank you mate, me lose on frankie your brave, maybe start with Fanny, :D Thanks for the offer wish i could come up. Thanks for all the support from all :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 No problem Adam... Frankie is easier to drive than Fanny mate really... and she's less precious :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi6920 Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 No problem Adam... Frankie is easier to drive than Fanny mate really... and she's less precious :D So is frankie a working girl then.... Meaning fanny is a show girl?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted September 25, 2008 Author Share Posted September 25, 2008 No problem Adam... Frankie is easier to drive than Fanny mate really... and she's less precious :D Thanks Markey were you joking? i mean would you really let me drive Her :o Am leaving now..... cant miss this.... i think markey has had a bit too much fumes :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Adam... I sincerely mean what I said buddy... we have two seats... you can sit in the biggy... I'll ride shotgun and show you what to do Now... get your backside over here and we'll make sure you can pass your test... I've got a nice big industrial estate you can play on for hours if you like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted September 25, 2008 Author Share Posted September 25, 2008 Thats very kind, wish i could come up, will be at spalding though how far are you from spalding just out of intrest thanks again Mate :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 I'm on the way.... about 45 mins this side buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted September 25, 2008 Author Share Posted September 25, 2008 Cool, not too far then :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 if you are travelling up the M11/A14.. then you will be about 2 miles from Frankie buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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