Driving near farm tractors: rules of the road - Greenville, NC |
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rules of the road  Posted: Updated: ROBERSONVILLE, N.C. - As the
farming season picks up, you may have seen an increase in the
number of large farm tractors out on the roadway.  But the
combination of fast cars and slower tractors can be a dangerous
mix.  "They'll just blow right by you while you're trying to
turn," said Josh Roberson, a local farmer.  Roberson says he
regularly drives his tractor along the highway. He also says
he's had close calls with cars that are too aggressive.  "If
people would just slow down and give us some extra room, we'll
let you by. There's enough room for everybody, but people have
to have some patience," he said.  Recently, a car ran into the
back of a tractor in Tyrrell County, something highway officials
say was caused by the driver not paying attention.  "If
someone's approaching them, they should reduce their speed,"
said Trooper Doug Coley. "But