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Falling Leaves Present A Beautiful Safety Hazard
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Autumn and driving seem to be tailor-made for one another, and they can be if motorists exercise caution when driving near fallen leaves.
Dry leaves also can pose problems, as they tend to accumulate at the edges of roads, where they easily can obscure curbs or street markings. Leaves may fill potholes, giving the false impression that a road is smooth and causing damage to tires and suspension systems when drivers drive over them.