Category F – Agricultural Tractors
Agricultural or forestry tractors are defined as as having two or more axles and are constructed for us as a tractor for work off the road in connection with agriculture or forestry.
You may drive these tractors on the from for the age of 16 but
- you’re restricted to a tractor which is no more than 2.45 metres wide
- you can only drive on the road travelling to, from and during a driving test until you’ve passed you category F driving test.
At 17 years old you can
- drive any tractor
- drive unaccompanied on the road displaying L-plates
Agricultural tractors have a speed restriction of
- 20 mph (32 km/h) unless the vehicle and/or any attachments are over 3.5 metres in width, when the limit is reduced to 12 mph (18 km/h)
- 40 mph (64 km/h) if the vehicle meets construction and use regulations, including the fitment of
- safety glass
- horns
- additional lights
- speedometer
- wing mirrors
- additional noise suppression
- brakes up to goods vehicle braking standards
The current practical test fee is £62 and takes approximately 40 minutes. This is in addition to any training and/or vehicle hire costs. The examiner usually travels to you to conduct the test.
The test contains several parts:
- Eye Sight Test – Read a new style number plate from 20m
- Safety Checks
- General Road Driving
- Turn in the Road, Reverse Around a Corner, Parallel Park – 1 will be selected
- Emergency Stop