Fall Safety Tips
By Lynn Carnahan

Fall is upon us once again. Fall is typically a beautiful time here in northwestern Pennsylvania, with brightly-colored leaves dotting the landscape all around us. Of course, once the leaves have turned, they fall from the trees, which can make driving - and sometimes walking - hazardous in some areas, especially during wet weather.

Leaves that fall on, or are blown onto, roads hold moisture and can make roads and sidewalks slick. Take care when driving to leave extra time for braking on leaf-covered roads. This means leaving more space between you and the vehicle ahead of you, as well as driving at slower speeds when approaching stop signals and curves.

When you are clearing the leaves out of your yard, try not to rake or blow them onto roads or sidewalks. Check with your local officials to find out if leaves are collected in your neighborhood and follow their instructions for disposal.

If you take a drive to see the beautiful fall foliage, please be aware that not everyone on the road wants to drive slowly to take in the sights. If possible, pull off the roadway to view or photograph scenic areas, or if you notice a line of vehicles gathering behind you.

Safety and courtesy should always be our top priority when driving. Following these few simple rules will help you make the most of your fall foliage outings:

• Don't follow too close - allow plenty of room for braking
• Pull over to view scenic vistas or if cars are piling up behind you
• Be couteous to other drivers and pedestrians

Have a GREAT FALL!

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