Tips for Driving in the Fall – Part I
While winter driving is well known for being hazardous, it's important to acknowledge the difficulties that may arise as you drive during the autumn months. We have compiled a list of some common autumn driving hazards as well as some tips to keep you safe as leaves begin to fall.
The Days Grow Shorter
Many people will find they are driving in the dark more often than they were just a month prior. The glare of oncoming headlights combined with diminished depth perception, color recognition, and peripheral vision make driving at night more difficult than during daylight hours. You can reduce your risk of being involved in an accident by allowing extra space between vehicles, and you may find it helpful to purchase a pair of glasses designed to reduce glare while driving at night.
School is Back in Session
With children returning to school, it's important to watch your speed in school zones and keep your eyes open for small children stepping out from in between parked vehicles. Kids are often so excited to see their friends that they forget basic safety precautions. As school buses return to the roadways, be ready to stop when the bus stops to pick-up or let off passengers – even if it's on the opposite side of the road. Children can be unpredictable, and when the school bus stop sign is extended, all traffic in every direction should stop.
In addition to students returning to school, new drivers are spending more time on the road – often experiencing wet, autumn weather and slippery roadways for the first time. They are now driving to school, picking up their siblings and friends, and it's important to be a bit more attentive, especially in school zones.
Visit Our Cadillac Car Dealership Near New Lenox
Please check back in a couple of weeks for more fall driving tips. In the meantime, visit our Cadillac car dealership near New Lenox to check out all the new Cadillac models.
The Days Grow Shorter
Many people will find they are driving in the dark more often than they were just a month prior. The glare of oncoming headlights combined with diminished depth perception, color recognition, and peripheral vision make driving at night more difficult than during daylight hours. You can reduce your risk of being involved in an accident by allowing extra space between vehicles, and you may find it helpful to purchase a pair of glasses designed to reduce glare while driving at night.
School is Back in Session
With children returning to school, it's important to watch your speed in school zones and keep your eyes open for small children stepping out from in between parked vehicles. Kids are often so excited to see their friends that they forget basic safety precautions. As school buses return to the roadways, be ready to stop when the bus stops to pick-up or let off passengers – even if it's on the opposite side of the road. Children can be unpredictable, and when the school bus stop sign is extended, all traffic in every direction should stop.
In addition to students returning to school, new drivers are spending more time on the road – often experiencing wet, autumn weather and slippery roadways for the first time. They are now driving to school, picking up their siblings and friends, and it's important to be a bit more attentive, especially in school zones.
Visit Our Cadillac Car Dealership Near New Lenox
Please check back in a couple of weeks for more fall driving tips. In the meantime, visit our Cadillac car dealership near New Lenox to check out all the new Cadillac models.