February 12, 2012

Fall Foliage: Beware of Falling Leaves

yellow leaves Fall Foliage:  Beware of Falling LeavesApparently all this talk about beautiful fall foliage has the Car Care Council a little nervous.

While beautiful to look at, the falling leaves may create a driving hazard:

“The leaves are beautiful to see, but when wet or in piles, they present driving hazards unique to the season. . . . Drivers should be aware that wet leaves on the road surface can make stopping difficult, and piles of leaves can obscure potholes, curbs and street markings.”

Before embarking on any road trip, make sure that your car is in good working order.  The Car Care Council has a good list of things to check.  And, if you’re driving near those leaves, a little extra caution is in order.

Photo credit:  flickr

 

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