Many factors are at play when driving a vehicle. It’s critical that drivers are aware of potential hazards in a road. Drivers should slow down and drive cautiously along a roadway with potholes or other damage. Give extra space between vehicles and approach obstacles very carefully.
Use Extra Caution Near Potholes
Avoid making abrupt changes in your speed or direction. A sharp turn or stop combined with driving across a pothole could break an axel or pop a tire. Drive extra cautiously when road conditions are poor. Leave additional space between vehicles when driving along a road with potholes or other damage. Staying safe on Alaskan roads depends upon all drivers being cautious and alert.
Be attentive and look out for potential roadway hazards when driving. Driving through a pothole can cause serious damage to your vehicle. Not only could a pothole blow out a tire, it can also break or impair other parts of a vehicle. The suspension system is also at risk, as well as any existing damage or loose parts.
Driving across a series of potholes can shake the vehicle and cause parts to become insecure or detach from their placement. If a roadway is extremely damaged, it may be better to avoid it all together. Sometimes choosing to turn around and go a different way is the best choice.
Slow Down: Drive Slowly And Safely
Navigating a vehicle through a roadway with damage can be challenging. It’s important to remember to reduce your speed in these situations. Driving more slowly can provide a longer response time to avoid obstacles. Driving too quickly can be potentially harmful, and even reckless, especially when driving along a damaged road.
Avoid riding closely behind another vehicle when negotiating a challenging roadway. Try to create space between your vehicle and others, even if that means allowing other vehicles to go around you. Alaska’s poor road conditions can be a factor in auto accidents. If poor road conditions were a cause of an accident you were involved in, contact a reputable and experienced personal injury attorney in Alaska to help determine who should take responsibility for the resulting pain and suffering the accident caused.
The Merdes Law Firm has been helping injured Alaskans for more than 30 years. It’s who we are. And while we hope you never need us … We’re here if you do. ~ Ward Merdes
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