New Holland Grassland FFA Safe Tractor Driving Contest:

Friday, October 6, 2017– 10 am at the New Holland Sales Stables Parking Lot

Rules:

1. PA FFA Rules will be followed.

2. Competition is open to Grassland FFA Chapter members who are currently in-school students.

3. Entries are limited to eight (8) contestants.

4. First, Second, and Third Places will receive trophies. All places will receive appropriate ribbons.

Tractor Driving Rules:

The objective of this contest is to demonstrate skillful practices and emphasize the safe operation and
handling of a farm tractor. Participants must be a current in-school member of the Grassland FFA
Chapter. Contest will be divided into three parts: A written examination of 50 questions covering
general maintenance and safety practices of a farm tractor; a troubleshooting examination on a tractor;
and a tractor driving and equipment handling course. Contestants will be scored on a fault point
system. The contestant with the lowest score wins.

The tractor operation events will include:

A. Proper checking, starting, and stopping the tractor.
B. Drive manure spreader through obstacle course and back the spreader into a stall.
C. Back a 4-wheel wagon into a stall. Tractor and equipment will be provided by local dealers.