PSA-Wet Leaves
Fall is rapidly approaching and the leaves are starting to fall. Just a reminder that wet leaves are deceiving and can be as slippery as ice. As the temps start to fall also be aware that they can c...
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Crowe wrote:
I thought you were joking.
Nope. Every year there are accidents due to wet leave slides as people just don't understand how slick they can get. Same with black ice, but that's a whole 'nuther story.
I guess if there is a long patch of leaves spanning many, many feet it could be a problem. In all my years of driving, I've never heard of someone getting into an accident because they couldn't stop their car on wet leaves.
Yes, I've walked and slipped on wet leaves, but never had a problem stopping my car on wet leaves. Maybe it's a regional thing. I don't think I've ever driven in MA in the fall.
-Michael
