{"id":1246,"date":"2023-09-27T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.plymouthrock.com\/?p=1246"},"modified":"2025-09-16T10:31:18","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T14:31:18","slug":"fall-weather-driving-tips","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/www.plymouthrock.com\/resources\/fall-weather-driving-tips","title":{"rendered":"Fall driving tips &#8211; driving safety tips in autumn"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Crisp days filled with breathtaking foliage, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plymouthrock.com\/resources\/fire-pit-safety-101\">fire pits<\/a> and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.plymouthrock.com\/resources\/12-east-coast-apple-and-pumpkin-picking-farms-you-need-to-visit\">pumpkin picking<\/a>&nbsp;\u2014 what\u2019s not to love about fall? However, unpredictable changes in weather, fallen leaves, and the end of daylight saving time can all lead to challenging driving conditions that last into winter. These fall driving safety guidelines can help keep you and others safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a id=\"back-to-top\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"home-resources-orange-border\" style=\"width:100%;\"><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong> <ul style=\"list-style-type: padding-left:10px;\"><li style=\"color:#00; padding-left: 10px;\"><span style=\"color:#000; display:block;\"><a href=\"#where\">Where did the road go?<\/a><\/span><\/li><li style=\"color:#000; padding-left: 10px;\"><span style=\"color:#000; display:block;\"><a href=\"#piling\">Piling up<\/a><\/span><\/li><li style=\"color:#000; padding-left: 10px;\"><span style=\"color:#000; display:block;\"><a href=\"#ice\">Slippery as ice<\/a><\/span><\/li><li style=\"color:#000; padding-left: 10px;\"><span style=\"color:#000; display:block;\"><a href=\"#sun\">Sun glare<\/a><\/span><\/li><li style=\"color:#000; padding-left: 10px;\"><span style=\"color:#000; display:block;\"><a href=\"#deer\">Oh deer!<\/a><\/span><\/li><li style=\"color:#000; padding-left: 10px;\"><span style=\"color:#000; display:block;\"><a href=\"#prep\">Prep your car<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a id=\"where\"><h2 style=\"margin-bottom:0px;\">Where did the road go?<\/h2><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p>As you\u2019re enjoying the scenery, be mindful of the road \u2013 it may suddenly vanish. It\u2019s not uncommon for heavily wooded back roads to completely or partially disappear under fallen leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your view of the road becomes obstructed by leaves, slow down enough to get your bearings. Avoid slamming on your brakes. If you\u2019re around other drivers, increase your following distance to give yourself more time to react.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"width:100%; text-align:right; padding:15px 0px;\"><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top >><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a id=\"piling\"><h2 style=\"margin-bottom:0px;\">Piling up<\/h2><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p>As folks clean up their yards, those giant piles of leaves can sometimes spill onto the road and conceal hazards. It\u2019s easy for leaves to cover up potholes, large branches, animals and sometimes even children playing in them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s best to resist any urges to drive through piles of leaves \u2013 it could turn into a mountain of problems. Parking on piles of leaves can also be an issue, as heat from your car could potentially spark a fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"width:100%; text-align:right; padding:15px 0px;\"><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top >><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a id=\"ice\"><h2 style=\"margin-bottom:0px;\">Slippery as ice<\/h2><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p>Fall rains and heavy morning dew can make leaves on the road as slippery as ice. Plus, that cool fall air can lead to frosty mornings and icy spots on the road, particularly on bridges and in shady spots. Later into the season, black ice also becomes a concern, which is hard enough to see without a layer of leaves covering it up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slow down if you\u2019re driving in wet fall conditions, especially on those back roads. Consider building some extra time into your drive so you don\u2019t have to rush it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"width:100%; text-align:right; padding:15px 0px;\"><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top >><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a id=\"sun\"><h2 style=\"margin-bottom:0px;\">Sun glare<\/h2><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p>The sun will be lower in the sky during the rush hours this time of the year, which means <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plymouthrock.com\/resources\/sun-glare-driving-safety\">sun glare<\/a> could be an issue for drivers. It\u2019s not uncommon for the sun to blind drivers, causing unexpected traffic slowdowns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep a good pair of sunglasses in your car (but take them off before it gets too dark) and have your sun visor ready to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"width:100%; text-align:right; padding:15px 0px;\"><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top >><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a id=\"deer\"><h2 style=\"margin-bottom:0px;\">Oh deer!<\/h2><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p>Deer mating season begins in late October and lasts through November. That means deer in rut may become more active than usual and lose awareness of their surroundings. Plus, loud noises and flashing lights can cause unpredictable behavior and startle deer to run into traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be extra mindful when you see deer crossing signs and while driving through wooded areas. Slow down if you spot a deer farther down the road. Since they typically travel in herds, one deer is usually followed by more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"width:100%; text-align:right; padding:15px 0px;\"><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top >><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a id=\"prep\"><h2 style=\"margin-bottom:0px;\">Prep your car<\/h2><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p>As the weather cools off, take this time to give your car a check-up. Make sure your tires are in good shape- that means inspecting the tread wear, air pressure and age. Don\u2019t forget about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plymouthrock.com\/resources\/how-long-does-a-spare-tire-last\">your spare<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clean your windshield both on the inside and outside, and replace your windshield wipers if needed. If your headlights seem too dim, ask your mechanic to check that they\u2019re aligned properly. Now is also a good time to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.plymouthrock.com\/resources\/winterizing-car-checklist\">winterize your car<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"36610\" class=\"elementor elementor-36610\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ee649ab elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ee649ab\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4c502b6\" data-id=\"4c502b6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21697f5 post-margins post-link-class elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"21697f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"><strong>Now let\u2019s talk about you<\/strong><br \/>\nDo you have the right coverage for your vehicle? We\u2019d love to chat with you about it. Call us at <a href=\"tel:1-800-516-9242\">800-516-9242<\/a> or speak to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plymouthrock.com\/find-an-agent\">local agent<\/a>. \n<br \/><br \/>\nIf you\u2019d rather not talk, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/buy.plymouthrock.com\/esales\/entry\/start?PLF_Code=HIPT&amp;iRefid=Website&amp;iRefclickid=Copy_Link\">get a quote<\/a> quickly and easily online. Just enter your ZIP code to get started and see how much you could save!\n<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<div style=\"width:100%; text-align:right; padding:15px 0px;\"><a href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to top >><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover essential fall driving safety tips to handle driving challenges the fall season brings. 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