YOU'RE WATCHING THE MORNING
SHOW WITH ALEX CORRADETTI, THE
MOST ACCURATE WEATHER FORECAST
WITH ADAM CLAIBON. .
((ALEX))
WELCOME BACK. AS TEMPERATURES
RISE, SO DO THE CHANCES OF
SEEING TRACTORS OUT ON THE
ROADS. ((AARON))AND IT'S
IMPORTANT TO STAY SAFE AND USE
CAUTION IF YOU SEE ONE. CRAIG
CONROY OF COUNTRY FINANCIAL
JOINS US NOW. CRAIG, GIVE US
SOME TIPS TO STAY SAFE. Why is
this segment timely and/or
important to viewers?With
temperatures
holding steady and winter
weather seemingly behind us,
tractors have an increased
presence on the
roads as they make their way
to the fields this spring to
begin the 2019 planting season
(and in some cases, finish up
the 2018 harvest). As the
slower, bigger machines hit
the pavement, COUNTRY
FinancialA. reminds motorists
to take extra precaution to
keep everyone safe on the road.
Please share four talking
points or subjects you would
like included in the
interview. (NOTE: These should
be a
that give context to the
interview).1: Farmers are
under an intense amount of
pressure during planting
season, especially this year
as it seems farmers are
getting delayed with all of
the rain we continue to get.
Caution and patience are key.
Typical crashes with farm
equipment include sideswipes
and angle crashes. They occur
most often when a driver
attempts to pass a slow-moving
vehicle, or does not realize a
farmer is turning or stopping.
2: Recommendations for drivers
to be cautious of extra
equipment on roadways. (Maybe
include graphic, and ask Craig
to highlight a couple of ways)
i. Follow state driving laws
ii. Remember to decrease speed
and approach agricultural
equipment with careiii. Never
pass farm equipment in a no
passing zoneiv. Remember farm
equipment may be wider than
what is visible from behind,
and it may be difficult to see
if traffic is approaching in
the opposite directionv.
Maintain a safe following
distancevi. Consider taking an
alternative route during peak
commuting times such as
sunrise and sunset3: Tips for
farmers to help keep
themselves and other drivers
safe, especially as the
planting season may last a
little longer with the current
wet weather. (prevent fatigue)
(Maybe include graphic, and
ask Craig to highlight a
couple of ways)i. Understand
your local laws
There are rules and
regulations around what pieces
of equipment can and cana
be on public roads. Before you
hit the road with your
tractor, make sure you check
these guidelines.ii. Check
your equipmentIta
to know how wide and tall your
equipment is, so youa
prepared when you come to an
under- or overpass. Also, make
sure your turn signals,
headlights and flashers are
all working properly. If
youa
double check to ensure the
signals on the trailer work,
too!iii. Add a a
vehiclea
implements are required to
have a reflective a
moving vehiclea
attached to their rear. Make
sure yours is properly
attached and visible to cars
traveling behind you.iv.
Dona
are a lot of distractions in
your cab Ãbut ita
important to keep your eyes on
the road. Roads are
unfortunately not made for
farm equipment, so ita
responsibility to keep
yourself and others as safe as
possible.v. Check your
protectionUnfortunately, there
are frequent accidents
involving farm equipment on
rural roads. Most of
((ALEX))
STILL TO COME, WE'RE HEADING
INTO THE MAB LABORATORY FOR
WHYS GUYS. ((AARON))U OF I
PHYICS PROFESSOR PAUL KWIAT IS
TEACHING US ABOUT MAGNETISM.
FIND OUT WHAT MATERIALS ACT AS
GOOD MAGNETS.
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