Extra test needed for tractor driving

IF you see a farmer pulling up his tractor outside the local county council driving test centre don’t laugh — its serious business.
Extra test needed for tractor driving

Most farmers have yet to learn that an additional category has been added to the listings for qualifications on their driving licence but they will be confronted with it next time they come to renew their licence with the local authority.

In addition to the regular categories, category W has been added, which is described as the application to drive "work vehicles and land tractors, with or without a trailer attached".

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