With the arrival of fall weather, PennDOT is encouraging motorists to use caution and be alert for seasonal travel hazards like sun glare, frosty mornings, fog and wet leaves, says State Rep. Jim Cox (R-129). These hazards can affect morning and evening commutes and contribute to conditions such as impaired vision and obscured traffic lines and pavement markings.
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Motorists can take additional precautions by following these tips: |
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Checking vehicle headlights, taillights and turn signals to ensure they are working properly. |
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Checking vehicle heating and wiper systems to ensure they are in good working order. Drivers should remember Pennsylvania law requires headlights to be on when wipers are in use. |
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Ensuring tires have sufficient tread depth in case of early season snowfall. |
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Watching for students walking or waiting for buses along a typical commute route. |
Drivers can help reduce their risk of a crash by slowing down and using extra caution when the sun is particularly bright or on leaf-covered roadways, especially on narrow or winding roads.
For additional driving tips, visit justdrivepa.org.