The most common type of road hazard encountered almost everywhere in the country are potholes being neglected by the municipalities. They can damage your car. The problem is that you might not be aware of the damage until later. Some of the things that can manifest themselves later are broken struts which can play havoc with the control of the car at high speeds leading to injuries, both within your car and to occupants of another car.

Broken rims might cause a leak in the tire to develop. When riding at high speeds, if not properly trained in what to do when a flat tire occurs could involve you in an accident. Oil slicks are left by trucks and sometimes by the sanitation department when they pick up garbage. The residue left by these trucks is a danger to anything riding over the mess. They can be quite greasy and slippery causing a loss of control to the vehicle. When this happens, pedestrians, property or individuals can be damaged, injured or harmed.

In mountainous areas there are animals like moose who wander on the road. If a car hits them, fatalities and certainly injuries can result. Moose and other animals with short feet when hit will come right through the windshield making the encounter even more dangerous. Be on the lookout for these animals. Contact with them occurs more than you think.

Trucks are a road hazard, not because they are not safe drivers. In fact, they are safer than most. But, their vehicle sits high and they have large blind spots. Make sure your vehicle is never in their blind spots. The last thing needed is to come into contact with something that will prevail. Open trucks such as those involved in construction sometimes are not covered well and rocks fall off the trucks and hit your windshield. This can happen with pebbles kicked up by vehicles as well. Throwing you off your driving concentration will result when a windshield is shattered. Keep your distance from these trucks.

Remember personal injury attorneys are available to assist you. If in the LA area you can always consult with a fine Los Angeles auto accident attorney.