Developing safe driving habits on your farm or ranch is crucial for preventing accidents and protecting your crew and equipment. This training outlines common bad habits that can lead to incidents, as well as proven strategies and systems for improvement—vital knowledge for anyone operating vehicles or machinery on agricultural operations.
Use cases
- When onboarding new farmhands or ranch workers who will be driving vehicles
- As a refresher for experienced drivers to reduce accident risks during busy seasons
- Following any near-miss or vehicle-related incident as part of corrective training
Why it works
- Focuses on real-world agricultural driving scenarios and common pitfalls (e.g., routine routes, equipment checks)
- Provides actionable frameworks like the Smith System and hazard ID for safer on-farm operation
- Encourages a culture of self-awareness and continuous improvement among farm and ranch drivers
Passing safely on rural roads or within large farm properties is a vital skill for preventing costly and dangerous accidents. This module highlights common causes of passing-related incidents and offers practical tips tailored to agricultural environments.
Use cases
- Training farm and ranch operators who drive on narrow, hilly, or low-visibility roads
- Pre-harvest safety meetings when vehicle traffic increases across the property
- After any passing-related incident to prevent recurrence
Why it works
- Emphasizes core skills like assessing visibility and signaling, which are critical on rural roads
- Reinforces the need for patience and communication in high-traffic farm environments
- Supports safe passing practices for both routine transport and during busy fieldwork operations
