matadormike Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Thanks I thought even I couldn't have missed something the size of a 432! Cheers Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Thanks I thought even I couldn't have missed something the size of a 432! Cheers Mike Did you not fancy taking your Spartan Mike? Quite local for you Id imagine?! Cheers Timbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matadormike Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Its about as local as they get around here. Maybe next year, its not road registered yet. Hoping to sort that tomorrow afternoon on the way home from work. Then I need to take the tracked vehicle test. If it had been registered before I bought it last month it might have been possible. Cheers Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistlinwolf Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 We will book you in for next year then Mike, be nice to see more tracked stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Its about as local as they get around here. Maybe next year, its not road registered yet. Hoping to sort that tomorrow afternoon on the way home from work. Then I need to take the tracked vehicle test. If it had been registered before I bought it last month it might have been possible. Cheers Mike Good luck with the test Mike I took mine in my Sabre last year. Would guess you really have to watch the observation in a Spartan with visibility being a bit more limited - I really need to put a cushion in mine as I struggle, esp with the smokes on. If you havent got them already get some of Marcus Glenns big convex mirrors they are a big help! Although I found the test quite straightforward it certainly wasnt in the 'drive it once round the field' category that some would have you believe. For a start the examiner insisted it was on public road (in a housing estate), and it involved a number of laps in either direction, and parking up in various places, then a few highway code questions. I passed but main thing i was picked up on was position on road esp at junctions so watch out for that, its very easy to go too far right, esp with the left hand drive position. I also know somebody who failed because he got mixed up over indicator direction and indicated left instead of right. Although he corrected straight away examiner said it had to be instant fail. Some good tips in the tractor and specialist vehicle test booklet produced by dvla. Cheers Timbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antar Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Good luck with the test Mike I took mine in my Sabre last year. Would guess you really have to watch the observation in a Spartan with visibility being a bit more limited - I really need to put a cushion in mine as I struggle, esp with the smokes on. If you havent got them already get some of Marcus Glenns big convex mirrors they are a big help! Although I found the test quite straightforward it certainly wasnt in the 'drive it once round the field' category that some would have you believe. For a start the examiner insisted it was on public road (in a housing estate), and it involved a number of laps in either direction, and parking up in various places, then a few highway code questions. I passed but main thing i was picked up on was position on road esp at junctions so watch out for that, its very easy to go too far right, esp with the left hand drive position. I also know somebody who failed because he got mixed up over indicator direction and indicated left instead of right. Although he corrected straight away examiner said it had to be instant fail. Some good tips in the tractor and specialist vehicle test booklet produced by dvla. Cheers Timbo Did my tracked test with Terry Brooks at Manston in Kent last year in a Scorpion, half on private area of airfield and half on public roads including an A road and dual cariage way and roundabouts within an industrial estate. I passed but lost a few points for not canceling an indicator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevpol Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Is there a date for next year at all? Am trying to sort out next years show attendances to temp the domestic authorities with!! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 Yes, provisionally 10-12th May, subject to confirmation by the museum. Brian just sent me the dates for the website a few days ago, but there aren't any entry forms yet. As soon as they are ready, they will be available from http://www.wheelsandwings.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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