Agricultural vehicles sign

What it means

Agricultural vehicles may be in or crossing the road ahead.

The tractor symbol warns that farm vehicles use or cross the road here. They are often slow and wide, and may pull out of field entrances.

Slow down, keep a safe distance and only overtake when you can see it is safe.

Where you'll see it

On rural roads near farms and fields, especially at harvest time.

Rules to know

• The sign warns of agricultural vehicles likely to be in or crossing the road.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 14

Common mistakes

• Mistake: Tailgating a tractor and then overtaking in a rush.

  Instead: Stay back, be patient and overtake only where you have a clear view and enough room.

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What does this sign mean?

• AWarns of a zebra or parallel crossing ahead.
• BWarns of a side road joining your road ahead.
• CFarm vehicles may be on the road
• DTest your brakes

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