A lengthy harvest season is expected this fall due to the effects of the derecho storm, which means it’s even more imperative to keep farmers in mind when driving on county or state roads.

Guthrie County Sheriff Marty Arganbright says it’s gotten more difficult to pass farm equipment on the road as time as gone by and farm vehicles have gotten larger, “It’s really big equipment and big grain haulers also and tractors so you have to be patient, don’t pass where it’s not legal to pass. Double yellow doesn’t mean pass so I would advise not to do that because there will be a car coming from the other direction and it could cause an accident. But I think overall everyone needs to have patience, you’ll get home safe.”

Arganbright urges drivers to slow down immediately when you see farm equipment ahead of you on the road, and also be careful when approaching oncoming farm equipment, as there might be impatient drivers passing that vehicle and heading right in your path. He also mentions that farm equipment often has to make wide turns, so be aware and be patient while giving them room to turn.