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How to Prevent Accidents When Driving Through Oregon’s Varying Weather Conditions

February 25, 2021February 25, 2021 Guest Author

GEICO Insurance - Driving on winter roads

As a competent driver with plenty of experience, you likely know what a challenge it can be to drive in inclement conditions. Heavy rainfall and fog can reduce your vision on the road to just a few yards, drastically decreasing the time you have to react to hazards. In addition, you have to be extra careful with your wheels moving on the slick surface of a road in the rain. And the streets only get more slippery during winter when covered in ice. Oregon drivers will recognize all of these…

How to avoid accidents in bad weather conditions

January 23, 2014April 18, 2014 Guest Author

Poor road conditions and the No. 1 accident claims

Your ability to avoid accidents in bad weather conditions really depends on what you consider to be bad weather. For most of us it would be high winds, heavy rain, fog, snow, frost and most other winter weather. But for some, particularly hay fever sufferers, the spring and summer is arguably worse. High pollen counts can mean long sneezing fits, which can be a huge hazard if you are driving at the time. The summer sun can be pretty dangerous too; sometimes the sun temporarily blinds drivers and causes them…