Follow these tips to help keep you and farmers safe throughout the harvest season and again in spring when planting starts.
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- Most importantly, slow down and be patient.
- Slow down when you see the “Slow Moving Vehicle” emblem, the orange and red reflective triangle, which warns you a tractor or combine will be on the road traveling at a slow rate of speed.
- Flashing amber lights on the equipment mean caution, so reduce speed when encountering farm equipment on public roads.
- Keep a safe distance from the farm equipment so farmers can see you. Remember, if you can’t see their mirrors, they can’t see you.
- Pass large farm equipment only if you know conditions are safe and you are sure the farmer…