Connecticut Auto Accidents Can Happen On Slick Autumn Roads Too

The common misconception is that the time of year where roads are the most dangerous due to weather conditions is the winter.  Winter months do have more snow and ice on the roads, but autumn roads can have hidden hazards that may lead to a Connecticut auto accident.   

One of the most dangerous road conditions in the fall is wet roads.  Wet roads can cause a handful of problems for drivers who are out and about.  Adding to this complication is that most drivers don’t slow down when the roads are wet like they might when there is snow on the ground causing the dangerous conditions.

Take for instance a rainy fall afternoon with a brisk wind in the air.  This may seem harmless, but if you’re driving down the road and leaves have blown off the trees, now you’re not just dealing with a wet road, but the road is increasingly slippery due to the leaves that are now on the road and wet.

The good news is that the ways to keep yourself safe while driving in normal conditions are the same ways you will keep yourself safe when driving in wet conditions.

• Keep speeding down to a minimum.  One of the most dangerous things you can do as a driver is to speed.  Speeding will cause more accidents and increase the severity of these accidents as well.
• Don’t drive distracted.  Whether you’re looking down at your phone or eating your lunch, being distracted while behind the wheel is one of the most dangerous things you can do and it will inevitably lead to unsafe conditions.
• Get enough sleep.  If you are out on the roads and are feeling drowsy you will put yourself and your passengers at risk of an accident.
• Designate a driver.  There is no circumstance during which you should be driving if you have been drinking or using drugs.  If you’ve had a few drinks or gotten high, you should designate a driver to get you home safely.

All of these items are good rules of thumb no matter what the driving conditions are, but they are especially important in preventing a Connecticut auto accident when the weather is bad and road conditions are slippery.  

If you’ve been injured in an accident, you may need an attorney to review your case.  Contact our office and our experienced team will work to protect your long-term interests.