how much does H licence test cost ?

[gordon]

Business opportunity there Shaun, methinks.

I did once toy with the idea of this license, but one of the many endearing features of my Sno-Cat is that it has no footbrake at all, just a simple transmission handbrake, so I don't see that I'd want to drive it on the road even if I had a license. I should probably note that the rolling resistance of the four tracks is such that you stop almost instantly you take your foot off the loud pedal, and even faster than that in deep snow I should think.

My Iron Fireman T-36 has two steering brakes which double as handbrakes and would be marginally more amenable to to road use, but that's 15mph flat out so I think a transporter would still be the preferred option.

Both types have suspension of a sort, but the running surface that contacts the road is steel or aluminium in each case.

[Ben]

Well done Richie

I've spoken with Shaun about taking mine in the future, sounds like the perfect place at the museum.

All the best

Ben

[shaun]

Hi Richie,
Good to spend some time with you and talk tank (well carrier etc) although the Mini bit did go over my head, it was a good test well driven.

Sounds like Ben is next ( Ben get it booked !!!!!!)

Thanks for the parts you made for the MK1, they fit a treat.

Bet you had a fun drive home on a wet Friday night as well.

Sorry about the quality of the photo, my phone camera is getting past it best.

[Ron Pier]

Well done Richard! Lovely feeling isn't it? Like you and after some discussion with the testing authorities, I also took mine on private land.
Health and Safety issues here in UK, require that if you drive a vehicle where the general public is involved (like shows or rallies). You must have a licence for the vehicle you are driving. So taking a carrier to a show on a low loader will work fine until an accident occurs. I'm no Goody two shoes.....just stating the way things have become since H&S has taken over our lives.

Ron

[andrew honychurch]

so guys, can I take my test in the T16 on my land? Point being that it does not have indicators, nor is it likely to . I have toyed with the idea of wiring up a set of temporary easily detachable lights, but in essence can I use it for a test without these on?

[Ron Pier]

Andrew the H test seems to be a bit of a grey area. With local areas determining the rules as they see best.
I took my test in a vehicle without indicators. So I had to use hand signals. You might have to jack up the drivers position a bit to do that in a carrier. Far better to mock up some temporary winkers. You'll have your hands busy enough steering it. Ron

[RichardT10829]

as per the latest issue on the DSA exam book the vehicle must be road registered so no tipping up with a mini excavator. i would suggest that you do fit lights and indicators even if they are magnetic ones ala carrier Barry. after all it is merely a simple switch and a relay. a couple of light boards stripped down then linked up to a small switch panel

or as Ron says in the case of a carrier (which was not fitted with said lights at the time of manufacture use hand signals) but i must stress it will make it much harder for you.

my advice would be to do it in a CVRT if you can, excellent vision and great control surfaces. carriers are very hard for reverse or view from behind...so you would need to fit a load of mirrors on her matey.