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Potholes can be unpleasant surprises
Water-covered roadways can offer any number of surprises to an unsuspecting motorist. The most common is the pothole, an annual rite of spring in Manitoba due to our ever-changing weather conditions.
What causes potholes?
They’re generally caused by two problems – moisture getting below the pavement surface, and traffic load. Moisture can get under the pavement through cracks in the pavement and expansion joints. If a wet road base becomes frozen, the road cover can expand and cause breakage.
Protect your vehicle
Hitting a pothole can cause a blown tire, bent rim or even undercarriage damage Traffic flow permitting, you should try to drive around them. Keep in mind that you don’t want to cut off other drivers, or put yourself in a risky driving situation. Always check and signal before changing lanes.
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