Farm Vehicle Safety Questions

What does an orange triangle sign on the back of a vehicle mean?

• The vehicle is carrying hazardous materials

• The vehicle is going faster than the speed limit

• The vehicle is a school bus

• The vehicle moves slower than normal traffic

What is the maximum speed most farm vehicles can travel?

• 65 mph

• 55 mph

• 15–25 mph

• 40 mph

When you approach a slow-moving farm vehicle on a two-lane road, you should:

• Honk your horn to alert them

• Pass immediately without slowing down

• Slow down and pass only when it is safe and legal

• Drive closely behind them to pressure them to move

It is illegal to pass a farm vehicle in a no-passing zone.

• True

• False

Why should you keep a safe distance behind a farm vehicle?

• They might stop suddenly

• They may turn wide or make unexpected moves

• They might have poor visibility of cars behind them

• All of the above

What should you do if a farm vehicle is taking up most of the road on a curve or hill?

• Try to squeeze by

• Speed up to pass quickly

• Stay behind until you can clearly see the road ahead

• Turn on your high beams

Where are you most likely to encounter farm vehicles?

• On rural roads

• On interstate highways

• In city neighborhoods

• In school zones

What should you be prepared for when following a farm vehicle?

• Sudden stops

• Wide turns

• Debris or loose dirt on the road

• All of the above

When is a vehicle likely to be driving 10–15 miles per hour slower than the flow of traffic?

• When the driver is late for work

• When it’s a sports car in heavy rain

• When it is a farm vehicle like a tractor or harvester

• When the vehicle just merged onto the highway