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Here at Masters Auto Collision, we often get cars in our shop that have been damaged due to potholes or where collisions were ultimately caused by potholes, so it’s a serious problem here and nationwide. If you’ve ever encountered a serious pothole while driving around Gilroy, then you know what we’re talking about. In most cases, drivers see potholes before they drive over them, but other times, it’s too late to avoid them. First, there’s that loud thump, often followed by a scratching noise. It can even be worse, with axles breaking and tires flying around, but most often, they cause minor to moderate damage, depending on the road and the speed of the vehicle in question.
We want to make sure you are driving around CA safely, so here is some helpful information about the dangers and consequences of hitting a pothole, brought to you by all of us at Masters Auto Collision.
We All Encounter Potholes
Potholes are a familiar nuisance on our roads because today’s highways and major arteries get more traffic than ever before. Potholes make our roads look ugly, but maybe more importantly, they pose a threat to the safety of everyone, including drivers, passengers and pedestrians alike.
People think potholes develop over time, but actually they can form practically overnight. As a commuter of Gilroy, for instance, you likely drive the identical route every day, so when you encounter a sudden, unexpected pothole, that is where the significant damage can occur. While tiny potholes may only cause small damage to a vehicle, larger ones can actually cause an accident, and possibly severe injuries to anyone involved. Plus, hitting that same little pothole day after day can logically result in serious damage over time.
Common Pothole Accidents
Common types of accidents caused by potholes include:
How Can We Prevent Potholes?
The statistics aren’t pretty: One-third of the 33,000 traffic deaths in the U.S. each year can be attributed in part to poor road conditions and that includes potholes. For those lucky enough to escape without injury, a pothole-related incident can cost you a ton of money in both mechanical and collision repairs
The ways you can prevent damage to your car (and others) due to a pothole are simple! Just refer to the following:
While driving around Gilroy, we at Masters Auto Collision want to make sure you’re driving safely, so be sure to remember these tips about how to prevent pothole damage to your vehicle. It may save you more than you realize!
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