Farm Equipment: What It Means & What To Do
What Does the Farm Equipment Mean?
Farm equipment may be on the road. Be prepared for slow-moving vehicles.
About This Sign
This sign warns of an area where tractors and other farm machinery may share the road, traveling much slower than normal traffic.
Where you will see it
You see this sign in areas where tractors and other farm machinery share the road with ordinary traffic, often in the countryside.
What to do
- Slow down when you see farm equipment ahead.
- Pass only when you can see the road is clear.
- Keep a safe distance behind the machine.
A common mistake
Drivers come up behind a tractor at full speed and misjudge how slowly it moves. Farm machinery travels much slower than normal traffic, so slow early.
What to remember for the test
Remember that this sign warns of slow-moving vehicles. The danger is the big difference in speed, so slow down early and pass only when safe.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Farm Equipment mean?
Farm equipment may be on the road. Be prepared for slow-moving vehicles.
What shape and color is the Farm Equipment?
The Farm Equipment uses the Diamond shape and Yellow with black coloring.
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