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Welcome to Pothole Season
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Welcome to Pothole Season
With the spring thaw underway potholes are creeping up everywhere! 

More than just annoying, potholes can potentially do costly damage to your vehicle. 

Here are 4 tips to help avoid damaging your vehicle: 

  1. Keep your eyes on the road at all times. Note the movements of the vehicles in front of you. If they quickly swerve, they may be avoiding a pothole and you should prepare to do the same. 
  2. Don't break hard over a pothole, you'll only increase the likelihood of damage. 
  3. Leave some space between your vehicle and the one in front of you. Bone rattling potholes can sneak up fast and you'll need a few moments to see them to move out of the way. 
  4. Slow your speed and leave a little earlier than normal to better see and avoid hitting a pothole. 
Weather permitting, road crews will be repairing potholes, so remember to be courteous and slow down when you see pothole repairs being done. Drive safe!