Tractors – Road Operation Fact Sheet

Positioning of Slow-Moving Vehicle Sign

Replace faded or damaged Slow-Moving Vehicle signs.
Indicate size of equipment with flags during the day and with lights at night.
Check your operator manual as some tractors may freewheel in higher gears. Freewheeling can be dangerous when travelling downhill. Use a lower gear range.

What should you avoid doing?

Do not allow riders on tractor or towed equipment.
Do not take equipment out of gear to “freewheel” downhill. The resulting speed could cause severe steering and braking problems. Tractors are not designed for downshifting gears while moving.
Do not drive partly on the shoulder and partly on the paved road.

Do not drive on the shoulder of the road