FALL DRIVING
It's that time of year again, roadways are becoming more hazardous as we finish off Fall and head into the Winter & holiday season. Whether we are doing our daily commute to work & school, or traveling over the river & through the woods, to Grandmother's house, we can expect to see roads in varying conditions. It is only practical that we prepare ourselves to utilize the roadways in a manner reflecting our respect for the lives of those around us. Even though fall doesn't seem to have many perilous road conditions, there are dangers lurking all around. If you aren't careful, you could fall victim to Fall. Here a few tips to keep you going safely during the Autumn season.
Don't Brake on Leaves
Don't Brake on Leaves
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Leaves can hold lots of moisture and become slippery. Avoid traveling at a high rate of speed over them and braking hard, as this can cause your vehicle to slide just like on ice.
Clear ALL Frost from WindowsFreezing your fanny off to scrape windows is never fun, but absolutely necessary. As well, letting your car heater defrost the windows can take a longer amount of time than you have, but driving with any frost on your windshield or other windows, obstructs your view. This increases your chances of causing a traffic accident.
Never drive with frosty windows.
Avoid Sun Glare, If possible
Directly before sunset and after sunrise can be the worst times to travel, especially if you have to drive into the sun. Sun glare can be blinding. If you must travel during this time try scheduling to leave a few minutes later to give the sun time to get more out of the way, if you can.
Avoid Sun Glare, If possible
Directly before sunset and after sunrise can be the worst times to travel, especially if you have to drive into the sun. Sun glare can be blinding. If you must travel during this time try scheduling to leave a few minutes later to give the sun time to get more out of the way, if you can.
Watch Out for Icy Bridges
Even though snow is not on the ground, quite yet, temperatures are still dropping below freezing at night, leaving us with slightly icy roads and bridges. Take caution when driving over shadowed patches on the road and bridges as they can be covered with ice.
Watch Out for Icy Bridges
Even though snow is not on the ground, quite yet, temperatures are still dropping below freezing at night, leaving us with slightly icy roads and bridges. Take caution when driving over shadowed patches on the road and bridges as they can be covered with ice.
Let Your Eyes Adjust to the Light
The worst factor, for winter and fall driving, is the lack of natural light. As the sun is out far less we have to prepare to drive in the dark. The average eye takes five to 10 minutes to adjust to the dark, allot for this in your schedule, and hit the road when you can properly see.
Let Your Eyes Adjust to the Light
The worst factor, for winter and fall driving, is the lack of natural light. As the sun is out far less we have to prepare to drive in the dark. The average eye takes five to 10 minutes to adjust to the dark, allot for this in your schedule, and hit the road when you can properly see.
Watch Out for Deer
Before snow blankets the ground, we see an increase of deer and wildlife activity. Watch for wildlife along the roadsides during peak activity hours; from sunset to midnight and directly before sunrise. Use high beams to possibly illuminate their eyes & remember deer seldom travel alone, his buddies are most likely close.
Watch Out for Deer
Before snow blankets the ground, we see an increase of deer and wildlife activity. Watch for wildlife along the roadsides during peak activity hours; from sunset to midnight and directly before sunrise. Use high beams to possibly illuminate their eyes & remember deer seldom travel alone, his buddies are most likely close.
Be Cautious in Rainy Conditions
Rain can be dangerous to travel in as well. Fresh rain can lead to hydroplaning and loss of vehicle control. Pull over if rain or fog is too dense, impairing visibility, & wait for better conditions. Drive slow, use fog lights, and hazard flashers in extreme situations.
Be Cautious in Rainy Conditions
Rain can be dangerous to travel in as well. Fresh rain can lead to hydroplaning and loss of vehicle control. Pull over if rain or fog is too dense, impairing visibility, & wait for better conditions. Drive slow, use fog lights, and hazard flashers in extreme situations.
Keep Up On Vehicle Maintenance
It can sound a little silly to say because it seems like common sense but making sure your vehicle is travel ready is SO important. Ensure you change the oil, swap out old windshield wipers and try to keep that needle above E, and you can easily avoid some odd emergency roadside circumstances.
Keep Up On Vehicle Maintenance
It can sound a little silly to say because it seems like common sense but making sure your vehicle is travel ready is SO important. Ensure you change the oil, swap out old windshield wipers and try to keep that needle above E, and you can easily avoid some odd emergency roadside circumstances.
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