Traveling rural roads is a daily reality for many farm and ranch workers, but these routes present unique dangers such as slow-moving equipment, wildlife crossings, blind curves, and limited visibility. This training covers best practices for safely navigating rural farm roads and preventing serious accidents—helping ensure everyone gets home safe.
Use cases
- For new or seasonal employees unfamiliar with farm and ranch rural roads and their hazards.
- Before the start of busy planting or harvest seasons, when rural road traffic and risks increase.
- As a refresher following near-misses or incidents involving vehicles or equipment on rural roads.
Why it works
- Emphasizes real-world accident statistics and consequences relevant to farm and agricultural workers.
- Breaks down specific rural road hazards (equipment, wildlife, road design) with actionable safety tips.
- Supports a safety-first farm culture by outlining simple, memorable steps for defensive driving and emergency preparedness.
