HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT
OPERATIONS
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 Flashing 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.
Watch For Obstructions Overhead And To The
Side While Transporting.
Always Operate Equipment In A Position To
Provide Maximum Visibility At All Times. Make
Allowances For Increased Length And Weight Of
The Equipment When Making Turns, Stopping
The Unit, Etc.
Pick The Most Level Route When Transporting
Across Fields. Avoid The Edges Of Ditches Or
Gullies And Steep Hillsides.
Be Extra Careful When Working On Inclines.
Maneuver The Tractor Or Towing Vehicle At Safe
Speeds.
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