HOLT, Mich. (WOWO) — Darker commutes, slippery roads and deer crossing highways are creating new driving hazards this fall, and Michigan State Police are urging motorists to slow down and give themselves extra time.
Lt. Rene Gonzalez says shorter days mean more drivers are on the road during low-light conditions, especially around sunrise and sunset, when children are heading to school, pedestrians are out and commuters are rushing to work.
Fog and wet leaves can make those trips even more dangerous. Gonzalez warns that leaves on the pavement can reduce traction and increase stopping distances. In fog, drivers should use their low-beam headlights because high beams can make it harder to see…