Rural living means sharing the road with large farm equipment, which can be wide and slow. When you find yourself following or meeting large farm equipment on the road, take a deep breath and do the following to keep everyone safe.

• Be alert, cautious and give large farm equipment and other slow-moving vehicles space.
• Do not pass in a “No Passing Zone,” or in any area where it is not safe to do so, such as intersections, bridges and railroad crossings, among others.
• Make sure the tractor is not trying to make a left turn before you pass on the left.
• Do not tailgate. Following too closely means you could be in the operator’s blind spot.
• Be careful when you do get the chance to pass. Oftentimes, farmers will move their equipment over when it is safe to do so.

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