The Safe Tractor Operator Contest involves four major parts -Written Exam, Practical Exam, Two-Wheel Driving Event and Four-Wheel Driving Event. In addition, contestants are also scored on safety anytime they are operating the tractor during the contest.The contestants take a 50 question Written Exam. Questions are asked about anything from tractor safety to maintenance. The Practical Examination consists of the inspection of a tractor for maintenance and safety items. The basis for selecting these items will be a routine daily check-up. Some of the unsafe items that contestants couldlook for would be the SMV emblem missing, lights not operational, crankcase fluid low, etc.The Two-Wheel and Four-Wheel Events involve driving courses each with a 5-minute time limit and demonstrating safety and skillful driving. The purpose of the contest is to promote and encourage safe and skillful farm tractor operation, in addition to providing members an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of tractor maintenance and safety.