How to Avoid Pot Holes

You’re driving down the road and your vehicle’s front end dips down and thuds. You cringe because you know you’ve just driven through a pothole. As we all know, hitting a pothole is not fun. The winter weather does a number on Michigan roads. As we patiently wait for the roads to be repaired, here are a few things you can do to help avoid potholes and damage:

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Slow down. If you slow down you have a chance of lessening the impact the pothole will have on you and your vehicle.

Traffic patterns. Pay attention to the distance between you and other vehicles. By leaving more space you have more time to react. If you see the vehicle in front of you hit a pothole and you’ve left enough distance you might have enough time to adjust your driving speed before driving over the pothole or avoid it all together.

Beware of puddles. Watch closely for potholes after a lot of rain. Water does a very nice job hiding a pothole.

Steering wheel. “Keep a firm grip on your steering wheel as potholes can cause your vehicle to change direction suddenly. Don't swerve into an occupied lane. No one wants pothole damage to escalate to a collision causing further damage or injury.” www.michigan.gov

If you slide into an object or hit an object; potholes included, it is likely considered an at-fault accident on your auto insurance, which could increase the cost of your policy tremendously. If you are concerned about the cost of damage caused by a pothole and whether or not your insurance will cover the damage give us a call. 616-755-3000 | 231-755-3000 One of our licensed agents will be happy to answer your questions.

Written by Karlee Miller
Creative Administrator

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