Fall driving safety should be a priority for everyone as temperatures are falling…the days are getting shorter and leaves are changing color. Autumn is at our doorstep and with it some new driving challenges as we get ready to change seasons. To keep you and your family safe, here are seven simple fall driving safety tips to remember as you head out this fall season:

1. Watch out for children. School’s in session and school buses are making their rounds. Be extra cautious of kids entering and leaving school buses.
2. Make sure you have sunglasses in your car. Late autumn morning sunlight can be extremely bright so don’t hit the road without a good pair of anti-glare sunglasses in your vehicle. If the glaring sun becomes too bright, pull over and wait for the glare to subside.
3. Pay extra attention to our four-legged friends. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says you’re three to five times as likely to hit an animal in the Fall, especially a deer, as their mating season is right around the corner in November. According to animal-rights group PETA, about 1 of every 100 drivers will hit a deer during the driver’s life behind the wheel, so please slow-down and be aware.
4. Falling leaves, rain, early darkness and fog can play havoc with your car’s traction as well as your ability to see the road clearly.  Slow down and use your headlights when visibility becomes problematic.
5. Remember, Daylight Saving Time ends soon and with it many people find themselves spending more time driving in the dark. With the reduction of daylight, many people have much more touble judging speed and distance as well as seeing road signs as a result of  headlight glare.
6. When autumn arrives, so does rain in many parts of the country. When weather turns wet, keep a safe distance from cars in front of you and allow plenty of room for braking as wet, soggy leaves can be extremely treacherous.
7. Keep your windshield clean. As temperatures drop in autumn, ice becomes a threat so always leave enough time to scrape your windshield in the morning and be vigilant against shady spots on the road as they can be hiding patches of black ice.

 We at Security Specialists Want You to Stay Safe this Autumn!