Tractor – this is a self-propelled car, which is used for various purposes, such as agriculture, construction, road maintenance and transportation. Tractors can be tracked or wheeled, and also have different power and speed. To operate a tractor you must have special rights, which differ from the rights to a regular car. What are the requirements for those, who wants to get a tractor license, and are there any health restrictions?? 
Categories of rights to a tractor
Tractor licenses are divided into six categories: BUT, IN, FROM, D, E and F. Each category gives the right to drive certain types of tractors and self-propelled machines. for example, Category A includes four subcategories:
- A1 – motorized SUVs with speeds up to 50 km/h, such as swamp walkers, all-terrain vehicles and motor sleighs;
- A2 – motor transport self-propelled off-road vehicles up to 9 passenger seats weighing up to 3,5 tons, such as mining dump trucks and special-purpose all-terrain vehicles;
- A3 – motor vehicle of 9 pieces weighing more than 3,5 tons, not intended for movement on public highways, such as dump trucks and special purpose all-terrain vehicles;
- A4 – technique before 8 passenger seats, such as road trains, platform and rotation buses.
Category B gives the right to drive a tractor with a motor no more than 25,7 kW or 35 hp, which can be tracked or wheeled. Category C applies to tractors with an engine over 25,7 kW or 35 hp, as well as for trailers and semi-trailers for them. Category D allows you to drive buses and trolleybuses with more passenger seats 16. Category E complements categories C and D and gives the right to drive road trains with trailers or semi-trailers. Category F is intended for control of military equipment.
Age restrictions for obtaining rights
To buy a tractor license You must reach a certain age depending on the category. So, for category A the minimum age is 16 years old, for category B – 18 years old, for categories C and D – 20 years old, for category E – 21 year, and for category F – 18 years subject to military service or special training.
Health restrictions for obtaining a license
Besides age, To obtain a license for a tractor, you must prove good health. To do this you need to undergo a medical examination and obtain a certificate, which is valid for one year. The certificate must contain information about the presence or absence of the following diseases and conditions, which may interfere with tractor control:
- diseases of the organs of vision, such as blindness, strabismus, myopia, farsightedness, astigmatism, cataract, glaucoma and others;
- hearing diseases, such as deafness, tightness of the ears, tinnitus and others;
- nervous system diseases, such as epilepsy, parkinsonism, multiple sclerosis, neuroses, psychoses, depression and others;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system, such as coronary heart disease, arterial hypertension, arrhythmias, varicose veins and others;
- respiratory system diseases, such as chronic bronchitis, asthma, tuberculosis and others;
- diseases of the digestive system, such as peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum, chronic gastritis, cholecystitis, pancreatitis and others;
- endocrine system diseases, such as diabetes, thyrotoxicosis, hypothyroidism and others;
- diseases of the blood and hematopoietic organs, such as anemia, leukemia, hemophilia and others;
- kidney and urinary tract diseases, such as chronic pyelonephritis, glomerulonephritis, nephroptosis and others;
- diseases of the musculoskeletal system, such as osteochondrosis, arthritis, arthrosis, scoliosis and others;
- limb movement disorders, malunion fractures, absence of one limb or body part;
- deformation of the foot or hand;
- shortening of one of the lower limbs by more than 6 centimeters;
- hemorrhoids.
If a person has one of the listed diseases or conditions in severity or stage of development, which may affect traffic safety or lead to an emergency on or off the road, then he is prohibited from driving the tractor. In this case, he will not receive a medical certificate or will be issued a certificate with restrictions on time or driving conditions.
Conclusion
Tractor rights – this is a special type of license to drive self-propelled vehicles for various purposes. To obtain a license to drive a tractor, you must meet certain age and health requirements.. Depending on the category of tractor license, a person must pass theoretical and practical exams at the State Road Safety Inspectorate (traffic police) or at an accredited driving school. Theoretical exam tests knowledge of traffic rules, basics of technical operation of a tractor and safety measures when working with it. The practical exam consists of performing various maneuvers on a special area and driving along a route with obstacles. After successfully passing both exams, a person receives a driver's license indicating the category of rights to a tractor.
