Fall Foliage Season Driving

The peak foliage season typically arrives in early to mid-October. This is the perfect time to explore the beautiful landscapes and enjoy the vibrant colors of autumn. Pennsylvania's fall foliage is a sight to behold especially when driven along scenic routes. Wet leaves, fog, sun glare, and frost are a few driving hazards they will encounter this fall, but there are steps drivers can take to help make their commutes safer. Be sure to: Increase your following distance at dusk and dawn and when in an area with wet leaves. If you are being tailgated, let the other driver pass. Check your vehicle's headlights, taillights and turn signals to ensure they are working properly since darkness will be a part of many driver's morning or evening commute. Make sure you turn on your headlights as the sunlight fades. Have your vehicle's wiper system checked to ensure it is working properly. Be sure you have tires with sufficient tread depth in case of an early season snow.