Just because the roads aren’t slippery and covered with ice doesn’t mean they aren’t dangerous. Autumn presents some unique risks that can be just as deadly as a serious snowstorm, especially if you’re caught off guard. The following tips can help you prevent avoidable accidents, and the injuries and car insurance claims that come along with them.

3 Tips for Safe Driving in the Fall

1. Treat Wet Leaves With Caution

In a way, wet leaves on the asphalt can be worse than ice or deep puddles, since they can get caught under your wheels and make you lose traction. If you can, avoid driving through areas with a lot of wet leaves on the road. Sometimes, however, this just isn’t possible, so slow down and use some extra care when driving over them, and be on the lookout for other drivers who may not be exercising the same amount of attention.

2. Stay Out of Leaf Piles

Driving through leaf piles on the side of the road might seem like fun, until you find an obstacle that causes major damage to your vehicle. You never know what’s hiding inside those leaf piles, so it’s generally best to keep your car out of them.

3. Be Careful on Halloween

During Halloween, every kid in the neighborhood will likely be out in the street, many of whom will be dressed in difficult-to-see costumes. On this special holiday, slow down in residential areas, keep an eye out for children, and be ready to stop suddenly if any of them dart out into the road.

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