On the road, motorists come across dangerous conditions such as potholes, ruts, and icy roads. It is important to be conscious of poor road conditions in order for drivers to help protect themselves. Here are some helpful hints to help drivers steer clear of accidents:

1. Always be aware of potholes. If you happen to come across a pothole be sure to slow down and put both hands on the wheel. If you hit a pothole too hard your vehicle can be put out of alignment. Also, steel-belted tires commonly get damaged as a result of potholes and this could cause the driver to lose control of their vehicle.

2. Fortunately, ruts do not do a lot of damage to cars. Nevertheless, they still can cause drivers to lose control of their vehicle. In this case, a car can be badly damaged.

3. A sheet of ice is one of the most dangerous road conditions that a driver can encounter. A lot of accidents occur as a result of cars slipping and sliding on icy roads. If the roads are really icy, it is a smart idea to avoid getting into the car and driving at all. However, if you cannot avoid driving it is important to drive slowly and allow a good amount of distance between yourself and the car that is in front of you.

There are times when drivers are not able to anticipate poor road conditions. Therefore, motorists must drive defensively and be sure to be signed up with a roadside assistance program that can come to your aid in the event of an emergency.