G drive a Leyland Beaver semi-auto
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matic tractive unit, operating at a gross weight of 32 tons. My employer is in some doubt as to whether I am entitled to a Class 1 hgv driving licence.
As you are aware this tractor can be slowed down by changing into a lower gear, which according to the definition printed at the bottom of the application form, giving details of classes of licences, should enable Me to apply for a Class 1 licence. May have your opinion?
AWe would say that if you were driving the semi-automatic Beaver for the whole of your qualifying period for hgv test exemption, you will be able to obtain a licence for Class 1A vehicles only.
We cannot see any reference on the test application form or any other of the forms or booklets relating to the hgv licence that refers to "slowing down by changing into a lower gear" In our view the reference in the notes for guidance on the test application form which says that if you .pass the test on a vehicle of any class which has automatic or semi-automatic transmission you will be restricted to driving vehicles with this type of transmission, answers the point. In other words, while the vehicle definition for Class 1A refers to automatic transmission only it is also intended to include semi-automatic.