Now that a new season is here, it is important to remember what possible road hazards we may be presented with.   The following are some guidelines to help you.

Sunglasses
Have your sunglasses with you at all times to shield your vision.   There’s nothing like driving with the sun’s glare in front of you.

Wet Leaves
Fallen leaves retain large amount of water and can create a slippery surface.  Drive slowly through them and avoid hard or panic breaking.

Frost
Fall brings the first frost; use caution when approaching bridges and overpasses. Open surfaces are more prone to collect frost on the roadway surface.

Drowsy Drivers
This is also the season when clocks turn back one hour.  Incidences of drowsiness are much higher during the first weeks following the time changes.

If this happens to you stop at a safe area until you feel that you can continue driving safely.

Lights
With shorter days comes shorter light, making it difficult to see pedestrians, cyclists and children playing in the early evening.  Be sure that your lights are on and be prepared to stop.

Speed
Drive according to weather conditions and be courteous to other drivers.

Seatbelt
When traveling, remember to buckle up the whole family. Children should be secured in appropriate child safety seats.

Remember to take some time and enjoy the beautiful colour of fall with your family. Whatever you do, think safety first.

Sources:
http://www.dot.state.pa.us/PENNDOT/Districts/District10.nsf/262f3c0c6dc77de985256ce9005bdd86/057210cb8d7653748525708b0058182d?OpenDocument
http://www.carjunky.com/news/auto_updates/10312001_e.shtml
http://www.minnesotasafetycouncil.org/facts/factsheet.cfm?FS=31&CID=2
http://www.castrol.com/castrol/genericarticle.do?categoryId=9008605&contentId=7011914