Combines are on the fields, which mean they’ll also be on the road coming to and from fields as they as harvest ramps up over the coming weeks.

Glen Blahey of the Canadian Agriculture Safety Association reminds motorist to be mindful of slow –moving farm equipment on the road.

Blahey Said, “if you as a driver can’t see the mirrors on a combine or a tractor on the road, Then the operator cannot see you in your vehicle.”

He said, “When attempting to pass a piece of farm equipment, it’s important to ensure there is no on-coming traffic, and to check signal lights on the equipment. There are a lot of scenarios where motorist are attempting to overtake a piece of equipment that is making a left-hand turn, a collision results and it never turns out good for anyone involved. So motorist need to recognize that farm equipment moves slower, and just pause for a moment and assess the situation, so that you are sure you’re not going to endanger yourself or the operator.”

Patience is critical when encountering farm equipment on the roadway.