Hand Signals

Farm tractors and machinery can be very noisy. It can be nearly impossible to hear what someone is trying to tell you, even if they are yelling from just a few feet away. A safer and more reliable method of communicating is by using a set of universal hand signals. Even when you cannot hear, another person can give you important information by using these hand signals. In this section, you will learn 11 basic universal hand signals and then show that you know each of the signals.

Need picture of tractor operator trying to hear what partner is shouting.

Start the engine—Move arm in a circle with your elbow bent in front of you.

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