Fall Driving Tips

Fall Driving Tips

Fall is such a beautiful time of the year.  The leaves turning, beautiful colors are everywhere. 

The scenery is amazing! However, those leaves can mean tricky and hidden hazardous roadways.  Here are a few fall driving tips.:

-Wet leaves can be as slippery as ice.  Slow down on leaf covered streets.

-Slow down when driving on bridges and overpasses.  These freeze quicker than the main roads.

If they are wet and the temps are low they can have ice on them.

-Watch for animals.  Fall means it is the beginning of deer season.  Where there is one deer, there is a 

good chance there are more close by.  Stay alert.

Accidents Happen..Now What

Accidents Happen ...Now What

You are driving down the street and it happens, you are in an accident.  They happen so quickly and can leave you scattered.  Here are a few tips on what to do when you are in an accident.

1.  Check yourself and any passengers in your vehicle for injuries.

Call 911 for any injuries.  Even minor injuries need to be checked out by a healthcare professional.

2.  Get to safety. 

 If your vehicle is still able to drive, pull off to the side of the road or into a parking lot. If you cannot move it turn on hazard lights. 

3.  Call the police.

Even in a minor accident a police report is very important to have. Avoid taking blame at the scene and avoid placing blame on the other party.  Allow the police to determine who is at fault.

4.    Exchange information and document the accident.

Driver and passenger names

License plate numbers

Insurance information

Make and Model off vehicles involved

Contact information for eyewitnesses

Location and time of the accident

Name of police officers responding

**Take pictures with your cell phone**

7.  Notify your insurance.

Contact your insurance company with the police report number and any other information about the accident.