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Home > Blog > Fall Driving Hazards
MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2022

Fall Driving Hazards

Deer wandering into road, car in distanceAlong with changing leaves, cooler temperatures and shorter days, the fall season can bring new hazards to motorists. Adverse weather conditions, back-to-school traffic and animals pose dangers that can result in vehicle damage or injury. The following are factors drivers should take into consideration as fall begins:

  •  Kids—Drivers should be extra cautious in school zones and be on the lookout for children, particularly those walking and biking to school. New, inexperienced student drivers may also be navigating congested traffic for the first time. In addition, watch out for school buses displaying red flashers as most states require drivers to halt for a bus loading or unloading children.
  •  Darkness—According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, almost 50% of fatal car accidents happen at night, despite only 25% of motor vehicle travel taking place during night hours. As the days get shorter in the fall, it is important to ensure headlights, taillights and turn signals are all working properly since darkness will likely be a part of many drivers’ travels.
  •  Animals—Research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that drivers are 3.5 times more likely to hit an animal, especially a deer, in November than at any other time of the year. To avoid colliding with an animal, use extra caution at dawn and dusk, scan the road ahead and honk the horn.
  •  Leaves—Since it rains often during the fall season, leaves can become as slippery as ice as temperatures cool. Fallen leaves can also hide potholes and road markings, making it more dangerous for drivers on the road.
  •  Sun glare—Sunrises and sunsets can cause a large amount of glare, making it difficult to see other vehicles, pedestrians, traffic lights or the roadway. Keep an extra pair of sunglasses in the vehicle at all times and make sure the windshield is clean of all dust particles, streaks and smudges, as these can become magnified when illuminated by sunlight.

Implementing safe driving practices can help ensure drivers remain safe on the road this season.

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