CHARLOTTE Mich. (WLNS) – Harvest season is upon us, which implies you are going to begin seeing extra farming gear on the roads.
Farmers are reminding folks to be further cautious when driving. The most important factor you ought to be conscious of while you come throughout a tractor, mix, or different farming automobile is your pace. Decelerate! The President of Eaton County Farm Bureau, Brett Roberts, stated farm autos normally go 20 miles an hour, and that is what you ought to be driving too. One other tip, be secure fairly than sorry. For those who assume you’ll be able to go a tractor, bear in mind how massive they’re and the way a lot they will block your sight.
With fall harvest properly underway, officers are warning folks to pay attention to heavy farm gear on the roadways. (WLNS)
“It’s life or death in a lot of these cases. And if you end up in an incident with a tractor, or a combine, any piece of farming equipment, It’s not going to end well for you,” Roberts stated.
Being behind a tractor may add 5 minutes to your drive however Farmers say it’s value it to ensure everyone seems to be secure. Simply take the additional time to benefit from the rural surroundings.