Roads can often look like war-zones to motorists as they deal with potholes, ruts, and other dangerous road conditions such as icy roads. Being more aware of poor road conditions can help drivers stay safe on the road. Here are some helpful tips that can help you avoid getting into accidents:

Be aware of potholes. If you see a pothole, slow down and keep both hands on the wheel. Hitting a pothole too hard can put your car out of alignment. Also, it is common for steel-belted tires to take a lot of damage as a result of potholes that can cause a driver to lose control of the car.

Fortunately, ruts do not do much damage to cars. However, they can cause a driver to lose control. In this case, the car can become greatly damaged.

One of the most dangerous road conditions that a driver can encounter is an icy road. Many accidents occur due to cars slipping on icy roads. If the roads are icy it is a good idea to avoid driving at all. However, if you must go out and drive somewhere, be sure to drive slowly and leave plenty of room between you and the car that is in front of you.

There are times when drivers are unable to predict poor road conditions. The only thing that motorists can do is take caution and drive defensively and ensure that you are signed up with a roadside assistance program that can come and help you in the event of an emergency.