Hazardous Road Conditions Cause Car Accidents
The following are just a few types of road hazards that can lead to serious car accidents:
Clear Zone Issue - This occurs when a fixed object located in the roadway causes an accident. Examples include: utility poles, trees, and uncovered culverts or drainage areas.
Ice Patch - Isolated ice patches happen when it hasn't rained or snowed but it's very cold and inadequate drainage creates a deadly surface.
Intersection Geometry - Presence of the following indicates a potential crash risk: mirrors were installed to help drivers with a dangerous turn or the roadway is extremely narrow.
Oil and Chip - Rather than resurfacing a road thoroughly, a petroleum solution is applied and covered with filler. As the filler deteriorates, the petroleum base can become very slippery when hot and wet.
Positive Guidance - This issue arises frequently on curvy roads without sufficient warning signs. Also, it may occur on roads lacking proper line striping.
Potholes - Weather and heavy traffic can erode away black top and pavement, creating dangerous missing chunks of asphalt.
Shoulder Drop Off - A shoulder that's two inches or more beneath the surface of the road can be dangerous. Shoulders with especially steep declines are often referred to as berm drop offs.
"Slippery When Wet" Sign - The presence of this sign indicates that a skid resistance test has been done. A "Slippery When Wet" sign is then placed to warn drivers of rain and water hazards.
Wheel Rutting - This occurs when roads have not been resurfaced in over 10 years. These roads have a greater propensity for hydroplaning when the driver is going over 40 mph.
Work Zone Safety Risk - Accidents are often a result of poorly maintained safety measures on the part of road contractors. Examples include: incorrect signage, unfinished or exposed work, and unmarked work areas.
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