Where possible, avoid operating the tractor near ditches, embankments and holes. Banks or ditches and gullies often give way if the tractor is driven too close to the edge. A rule of thumb is to be at least as far from the edge of the ditch as it is deep. When operating around a ditch, look ahead for holes, stones and wash-outs. Reduce speed when turning, crossing slopes and on rough, slick or muddy surfaces.
Centrifugal force causes many tractor upsets.
The danger of overturning increases four times when the speed is doubled while turning. When operating a tractor with a loader, keep the bucket as low as possible and watch for holes or rocks that might cause an upset. Stay off slopes that are too steep for safe operation. Most tractors have a high center of gravity making them unstable on slopes. To increase stability set the wheels at their widest setting or add dual wheels.