Rural Road Safety

Every day, drivers share the road with slow-moving vehicles, often without realizing how quickly a situation can turn dangerous.

Illinois Farm Bureau’s “Rural Road Safety: All About SMVs” video highlights the importance of staying alert and making safe decisions when navigating slow-moving vehicles. These moments happen fast, but the consequences can last a lifetime.

Use the resources below to bring this important safety conversation into the classroom and help new drivers understand how to navigate these situations safely.

Teacher Resources

Help your students understand the risks and responsibilities of sharing the road with slow-moving vehicles.

These classroom-ready materials are designed to support driver education instructors with easy-to-use tools that reinforce the key safety messages from the video.

Resources coming soon.

Student Resources

Driving safely means being prepared for every situation, including encountering slow-moving vehicles.

After watching the video, use the resources below to test your knowledge and better understand how to react when you come up behind farm equipment on the road.

Resources coming soon.