Maintain safe following distances to reduce the risk of rear-end collisions when operating farm or ranch vehicles. Learn practical techniques to adjust spacing based on vehicle size, speed, and road conditions for safer transport of equipment, livestock, or harvests.
Use cases
- Essential for all farm drivers moving large equipment or hauling trailers on roads or within the property
- Useful during wet, dusty, or otherwise poor visibility conditions common in agricultural environments
- Helps train new or seasonal workers on safe vehicle operation around the farmstead
Why it works
- Provides easy-to-remember rules for calculating safe following distances based on vehicle size and speed
- Teaches proactive scanning techniques to anticipate traffic hazards and reduce reaction times
- Emphasizes how heavy or loaded vehicles require much longer stopping distances, accounting for unique farm equipment dynamics
