Denmark Category TM Tractor Theory Test flashcards

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Tractor licence category T

Danish category T covers agricultural tractors and similar machines. The driver must also hold the right category for any trailer combination whose total weight exceeds what the licence permits.

Statutory motor liability insurance

Ansvarsforsikring is compulsory for a road-registered tractor. Driving without valid insurance is an offence and the driver can be held personally liable for damage caused.

Periodic inspection obligation

A road-registered tractor must pass the statutory syn at the intervals set for its class. An expired or failed inspection means the vehicle may not lawfully be used on public roads.

Duty at an accident scene

Any driver involved in an accident must stop, secure the scene, help the injured and identify themselves. Leaving the scene of a personal-injury accident is a criminal offence.

Give-way sign and markings

The inverted triangle sign and the shark-tooth markings mean give way. The driver must slow down and stop if necessary, letting priority traffic pass before entering.

STOP sign obligation

The octagonal STOP sign requires a complete stop at the stop line every time, even when the road looks clear. The driver then gives way before proceeding.

Priority road sign

The yellow diamond marks a priority road. Traffic on it has right of way over side roads, and the sign ends where normal right-hand priority resumes.

Danish traffic-light sequence

The sequence is red, red plus yellow, green, yellow, red. A flashing yellow means proceed with caution, following signs or the right-hand priority rule.

Right-hand priority rule

At an unsigned junction the vehicle approaching from the right has priority. A tractor leaving a field track or farm drive must give way to all traffic on the public road.

Turning left at a junction

A vehicle turning left must give way to oncoming traffic going straight or turning right. The whole tractor-trailer combination must clear the junction before oncoming traffic is impeded.

Roundabout priority

Traffic already circulating in the roundabout has priority unless signs state otherwise. Signal before leaving and give way to cyclists and pedestrians at the exit.

Zebra crossing priority

Pedestrians on a zebra crossing have absolute priority. A tractor must stop before the crossing line and must not overtake a vehicle stopped at a crossing.

General Danish speed limits

Unless signed otherwise, the limit is 50 km/h in built-up areas and 80 km/h outside them. A tractor's constructional top speed is a separate, absolute ceiling.

Two-second rule

Keep at least two seconds behind the vehicle ahead in dry conditions, double it in rain and more on ice. A loaded trailer lengthens braking distance further.

Stopping within sight distance

Speed must always allow the vehicle to stop within the distance the driver can see to be clear, so bends, crests and fog demand lower speed.

Letting faster traffic pass

A slow tractor holding up a queue should let faster traffic pass where it is safe and legal, without stopping in a dangerous position on the carriageway.

Trailer breakaway brake

A breakaway brake automatically stops the trailer if it separates from the tractor. It is a legal requirement and must be checked as part of the pre-journey inspection.

Secondary coupling safety chain

The hitch must be locked and backed by a safety chain or cable rated for the trailer. This prevents the trailer running free if the main coupling fails.

Drawbar load limit

The vertical load the trailer imposes on the hitch must stay within the tractor's permitted limit. Too little load causes swaying, too much overloads the rear axle.

Pre-journey walk-around check

Before moving off, check coupling, brake lines, lights, tyre condition, load security and the blind spots around the whole combination for people or animals.

Permissible train weight

The total mass of tractor plus trailer plus load must not exceed the permissible train weight, nor the tractor's towing capacity or any axle load limit.

Load securing requirement

Loads must be restrained against sliding, rolling and tipping with straps or chains rated for the load. Friction alone is not accepted as securing.

Marking an overhanging load

A load projecting beyond the vehicle must carry a warning marker or flag by day and a light or reflector at night, as prescribed by regulation.

Passengers on trailers

Passengers may not ride on a trailer or implement unless the vehicle is designed and approved for it with proper seating and restraints.

Passing horses safely

Reduce speed and pass horses wide and slowly. Sudden noise or a close pass can frighten the animal and cause the rider to lose control.

Tractor blind spots

A tractor and trailer have large blind spots, especially behind and to the right. Use mirrors and a spotter when reversing and never reverse blindly.

Mud on the road

Mud carried from field work reduces grip for all traffic. Clean tyres before leaving the field and warn following traffic where the surface is slippery.

Defensive driving principle

Assume other road users have not seen you. Make eye contact, indicate early and be ready to stop for unpredictable behaviour by cyclists, children or animals.

Danish alcohol limit

The limit is 0.5 g per litre of blood, equivalent to 0.25 mg per litre of breath. Stricter limits and penalties apply to young and professional drivers.

Medication and driving

Driving while impaired by drugs or medication is prohibited even when the substance is prescribed. Check the label and consult a doctor before driving.

First aid at an accident

Check airway, breathing and circulation, control bleeding with pressure and start CPR if breathing has stopped. Do not move an injured person unless there is immediate danger.

Warning triangle placement

Place the warning triangle at a safe distance behind the vehicle to warn approaching traffic, then switch on hazard lights and call 112 if there are injuries.

Recognising driver fatigue

Yawning, heavy eyelids and drifting are warning signs of fatigue. The only remedy is to stop and rest; fresh air or loud music does not restore alertness.