When motorists are out on the road, they will often come in contact with poor and hazardous road conditions. Such conditions include potholes, ruts, and icy roads. It is important to always be alert when driving and follow these helpful tips:

1. Potholes are dangerous. If you see a pothole, place both of your hands firmly on the wheel and slow down as much as you can. If you hit a pothole too hard, it can throw your car out of alignment. Also, potholes can cause major damage to steel-belted tires and can cause a driver to lose control of the car.
2. Ruts do not generally cause a large amount of damage to a car, but if you hit them too hard they can make you lose control. If you lose control your chances of crashing are much higher. Crashes can cause severe damage to a driver and to a car.
3. Icy roads are extremely hazardous. Many auto accidents occur due to cars slipping on icy roads. If the roads are icy, the best thing you can do is to avoid driving altogether. However, if it essential that you drive, be sure to drive slowly and with caution by maintaining a great deal of distance between your car and the car that is in front of you.

It is not always possible to predict when you will encounter poor road conditions. Therefore, it is extremely important that you drive defensively and sign up with a roadside assistance program that can aid you in the event of an emergency situation.