So now that the rain is over, everything's just fine again right? Well, not exactly.
See, although many love to rev up the engine and maximize acceleration due to a clean and dry road (awesome grip), there is a dangerous foe lurking right below-
Potholes.
Woo hoo!
Yup, those pesky breaks in the road are responsible for damaging suspensions and popping tires.
Potholes are formed due to deterioration of the road. When it rains, the water and traffic helps wash away any loose debris in between the cracks of the road. Also, once water goes in the cracks, cold weather freezes up the water which solidifies (expanding) and breaking the road even further!
Try to avoid them but not at all costs. Swerving to miss them could be more dangerous than going over them. Be wary though, speed and potholes are not a good combination. Try to keep your driving to low speeds at least until you survey your usual traveling roads. After a few days, you should be able to remember all the potholes that have surfaced and the specially nasty ones.
Adapt your commute route and speed according to what you've learned. Hopefully, within a few weeks, road crews will fill those potholes up with fresh new asphalt!
If you must go over a pothole, try to do it slowly but don't brake or stop quickly or you might find yourself on the receiving end of a rear-end collision.
** Want to report potholes in your area? Just Google: reporting potholes
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