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Autumn Driving Tips for RVers
Posted by RV Pro on Oct 14, 2009Colder weather has arrived and with it falling leaves are blanketing the highways. Frosty nights have already hit many states, and there have even been reports of snow in Colorado and Montana. Drifting leaves, frost-slicked bridges and the first flakes of snow can make RV driving a bit more hazardous. Of course, that’s no reason to curtail your plans for a leaf peeping tour, apple-picking weekend or trip to your family’s favorite corn maze. But it does mean you should take a little more care with your driving to keep yourself and your family safe while RVing this fall and winter. Just follow these smart autumn driving tips for RVers:
Watch out for leaves drifting across roadways. Particularly when slickened by rain or frost, dead leaves can be as slippery snow under your RV’s tires. And remember that bridges freeze before roadways. A hard frost can make bridges and overpasses slippery, particularly on curves. Slow down and put a little more distance between your RV and the car in front of you when you’re on the road. Increasing following distance gives you more time to brake and maneuver if you or the driver you’re following start to skid or lose control.
On city streets, remember that leaves and snow can obscure potholes, dips and other roadway hazards. Slow down and watch the vehicle in front of your RV for clues to road conditions.
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