More city dwellers moving into agricultural areas. These drivers may be unaware of the need to approach farm equipment with extra caution. Farms are getting larger, causing operators to travel greater distances on roadways between fields. Larger equipment extending beyond the tractor and into the opposite lane of traffic. While there may be a little you can do to alter these circumstances, you do have the ability to control certain factors.
Most accidents occur when the motor vehicle driver strikes the rear of a farm implement.
Lack of visibility is a major cause. Place reflective material on the extremities of wide machinery to make large and oversize equipment more clearly visible at night. To increase daytime visibility,apply flourescent strips and markings. Install flashing amber lights to act as an early warning for motorists. Amber colored strobe lights and beacons can also be used.