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Harvest time is upon us again. Due to inceased Buggy accidents this year, safety will be our top priority.
Remember- Be alert! Accidents hurt!

A representative from the Ohio State University will be at Eli's barn on Saturday between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to discuss buggy safety!


Take some time to study beforehand by going over the following material: A safer you is a safer me.

General Buggy Facts!

Buggy Road Signs!

Buggy Accident Research!

Buggy Safety Equipment!



In addition, church elders have decided that all teenagers reaching the age of 15 will be required to pass a written test similiar to the one below.


Buggy Test

 

1.   In Indiana, buggies are required to:

       a.  Have a blue flashing light
       b.  Be registered by the state of Indiana
       c.  Both A and B
       d.  Have a slow moving vehicle sign on back of buggy

 

 

2.    When ordering a new buggy, how long should you expect to wait for delivery?                                         

       a.  1 to 1 1/2 years
       b.  6 months
       c.  1 month
       d.  No wait

 



3.   How many coats of paint (enamel) is on a new buggy?                                 

      a.  1 or 2
      b.  3 or 4
      c.  6 or 7
      d.  10 or 12

 



4.    Who determines the buggy style?                                  

       a.  The buggy maker
       b.  Personal preference
       c.  The church district and leaders
      d.   Industry

 



5.   Depending on the area, the buggy color could be any of the following except:            

       a.  Black
       b.  Candy apple red
       c.  Yellow
       d.  Gray

 

 

6.  Buggies cost approximately:

       a.  $300 - $500
       b.  $2,250 - $4,600
       c.  $750 - $2,000
       d.  $5,000 - $6,2500

 



7.   Buggies are made from all the following woods except:                       

       a.  Pine
       b.  Oak
       c.  Popular
       d.  Hickory

 

 

8.   When applied, this has been found to help with longevity of the buggy?

       a.  Applying car wax regularly
       b.  Formica coating
       c.  Wood stain
       d. Applying a type of rust proofing

 



9.   Horse drawn vehicles travel at approximately this rate of speed:                

       a.  20 -  25 mph
       b.  12 - 18 mph
       c.    8 - 10 mph
       d.    5 -  8  mph

 



10.  According to research, what time of day does the most buggy/auto accidents occur?

       a.  5 - 7   AM
       b.  1 - 3   PM
       c.  5 - 7   PM
       d.  9 - 11 PM

 



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