1. SHARING THE ROAD FARM MACHINERY AND MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY

2. Learning Objectives Understand potential risk factors Recognize hazardous traffic patterns Recognize SMV emblem and proper use Understand local laws and regulations Appreciate closing time Identify proper lighting and marking schemes

3. Potential Risk Factors Time of day Weather Blind spots Traffic laws

4. Hazardous Traffic Pattern Patterns Left turns across traffic –Trailing motor vehicles attempts to pass Swinging wide to the left for right hand turn Transporting wide machinery Action Pull slowly off to the side roadways –Pull into driveway Travel at slower speeds Be patient when following slow moving vehicles

5. Slow-Moving Vehicle (SMV) Emblem Fluorescent orange triangle with “retro- reflective” borders 25 MPH or less Tractor machinery Animal- drawn vehicles Faded, damaged SMV needs to be replaced

6. Speed Indicator Symbol (SIS) Use in conjunction with SMV Greater than 25 mph and less than 40 mph Post for the highest rate speed

7. Local Laws and Regulations SMV required –Visible 1,000 ft. from rear –2 to 10 ft. from ground –Pointed up Lighting and marking required Obey all traffic laws and signs as well

8. Lighting & Marking- Farm Equipment

9. Lighting & Marking- Buggy

10. Lighting & Marking- Wagon

11. Use of Hand Signals

12. Closure Time

13. Closing Time

14. Summary Roadways are shared by many modes of transportation. Factors such as time of day, weather, blind spots, traffic patterns can lead to traffic accidents. Be aware of how to properly mark your equipment so it’s easily identifiable. Always follow the local laws and regulations. Remember, closure time happens in a matter of seconds!

15. References: Boosting Visibility of Ag Equipment (2008) The Ohio State University. Retrieved from http://ohioline.osu.edu/aex-fact/pdf/AEX_598_08.pdfhttp://ohioline.osu.edu/aex-fact/pdf/AEX_598_08.pdf Safety Means Slow-Moving Vehicle. (2006) The Ohio State University. Retrieved from http://ohioline.osu.edu/aex-fact/192/pdf/0192_1_67.pdfhttp://ohioline.osu.edu/aex-fact/192/pdf/0192_1_67.pdf Lighting and Marking Recommendations for Buggies and Wagons (2009) The Ohio State University. Retrieved from ohioline.osu.edu/aex-fact/pdf/0596_4.pdf Increasing the Visibility of Agricultural Equipment on Public Roadways. (2012) Farm and Ranch eXtension in Safety and Health (FReSH) Community of Practice. Retrieved from http://www.extension.org/pages/65225/increasing-the- visibility-of-agricultural-equipment-on-public-roadwayshttp://www.extension.org/pages/65225/increasing-the- visibility-of-agricultural-equipment-on-public-roadways

16. For More Information OSU Ag Safety & Health The Ohio State University Ag Engineering Building 590 Woody Hayes Drive Columbus, Ohio 43210-1057 Email: jepsen.4@osu.edu Phone: 614-292-6008 Website: agsafety.osu.edu

17. This project was supported by the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Rural Health and Safety Education Grant Program- grant number 2012- 46100-20144.