Adopt safe driving practices:
Keep the brake pedals latched together at all times.
NEVER USE INDEPENDENT BRAKING WITH MACHINE IN TOW
AS LOSS OF CONTROL AND/OR UPSET OF UNIT CAN RESULT.
Always drive at a safe speed relative to local conditions and ensure that your speed is low enough for an emergency stop to be
safe and secure. Keep speed to a minimum.
Reduce speed prior to turns to avoid the risk of overturning.
Avoid sudden uphill turns on steep slopes.
Always keep the tractor or towing vehicle in gear to provide engine braking when going downhill. Do not coast.
Do not drink and drive!
Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of farm machinery on public roads.
Use approved accessory lighting flags and necessary warning devices to protect operators of other vehicles on the highway
during daylight and nighttime transport. Various safety lights and devices are available from your dealer.
The use of flashing amber lights is acceptable in most localities. However, some localities prohibit their use. Local laws
should be checked for all highway lighting and marking requirements.
When driving the tractor and equipment on the road or highway under 40 kph (20 mph) at night or during the day, use flash-
ing amber warning lights and a slow moving vehicle (SMV) identification emblem.
Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic.
Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations, including narrow bridges, intersections, etc.
Be observant of bridge loading ratings. Do not cross bridges rated lower than the gross weight as which you are operating.
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