Depending on where you are in North America, road conditions can become dangerous as Fall approaches. The car experts at Walser Hyundai in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota will help you get to your destination safely, as long as you follow these tips:

Fall rainstorms can be heavy, and start out of nowhere. "Early fall storms are the worst from a driving perspective because highways that have a summer's worth of oil and rubber buildup from traffic become extremely slick when suddenly soaked." It takes a few good downpours to wash this buildup away.¹

Fog is another danger one needs to look out for, usually found in low areas surrounded by trees, hills or mountains. Fog can also come from melting ice due to temperature hikes. It can limit your visibility and change the perception of distance. When encountering fog, slow down and turn on your headlamps (low beam, not high) or fog lamps.

Watch out for frost building up in high altitude regions of the country. Use caution when headed over bridges, and watch for downed tree-lines. Black ice can also form below overpasses or on bridges, even in shaded areas where water runs across pavement.

Lastly, fall leaves cause significant dangers to a driver, whether at day or night. "Hard acceleration or braking, and sudden turns should be avoided when running over a pile of leaves, as they can lead to skidding." Wet leaves are the cause of countless accident every year around this time, so use extra caution and drive safely.²

Source: ^1,2