Auto grader – this is a special vehicle, which is used for leveling and grading roads, construction sites, airfields and other surfaces. The motor grader consists of a driver's cabin, the engine, wheels or tracks and cutting blade, which can rise, drop and turn. To operate a motor grader you must have a special driver's license, which confirm your qualifications and suitability to operate this equipment. In this article, we will tell, What licenses are needed to operate a motor grader?, how to get them and what fines you face for driving without them. 
What licenses are needed to operate a motor grader?
To operate a motor grader, you must have a tractor driver’s license in one of the following categories:
- Category B – for wheeled motor graders with engine power up to 25,7 kW or 35 hp. These are light and medium models of motor graders, which are used for small and medium-sized jobs.
- A category with – for wheeled motor graders with engine power from 25,7 to 110,3 kW or from 35 to 150 hp. These are medium and heavy models of motor graders, which are used for large and complex work.
- Category D – for wheeled motor graders with engine power exceeding 110,3 kW or 150 hp. These are the most powerful and productive models of motor graders, which are used for the most important and difficult jobs.
- Category E – for motor graders on crawler tracks with an engine power of more than 25,7 kW or 35 hp. These are specialized models of motor graders, which are used to work in hard-to-reach and harsh conditions.
Motor grader licenses are issued only at the place of registration of the citizen, who plans to operate the equipment. The license for a new model motor grader looks the same, like a car license, but they have their own specifics. The category and rank are indicated on the license, as well as expiration date, which amounts to 10 years old.
How to get a license for a motor grader
For, to get a motor grader license, you need to undergo training at a specialized educational institution, having a license for professional education. Training can be face-to-face or remote, depending on your choice. Duration of training is from 36 to 72 hours, depending on the program. Upon completion of training, you must pass a theoretical and practical exam at Gostekhnadzor.
Theoretical exam tests your knowledge of the Rules of the Road, basics of motor grader maintenance and repair, as well as safety measures when driving. The practical exam tests your motor grader driving skills on a dedicated site or in real-life conditions.. If you pass both exams successfully, you will receive a tractor driver's license of the required category, which is valid for 10 years old. You can also take a simpler route and buy a license for a motor grader.
What documents are needed to obtain a license for a motor grader?
To obtain a license for a motor grader you will need the following documents:
- passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation;
- medical certificate, confirming the absence of contraindications for operating a motor grader;
- certificate of completion of training courses;
- 2 photographs size 3x4 cm;
- driver's personal card, which is filled out at Gostekhnadzor before exams.
