What should I do if I hit a pot hole?
What should I do if I hit a pot hole?
Examine the car immediately for tyre and rim damage. Record your exact location and take a photo of the pot hole if safe to do so. If you are able to, place an object in the photo to give an idea of the relative size of the pot hole. If there were any witnesses, make sure that you get their details. Some damage may not be noticeable at first.
What happens if you hit a pot hole in your car?
As well as being dangerous, pot holes can cause significant damage to your car’s steering, tyres and rims. If you are unfortunate enough to sustain damage to your car after hitting a pot hole, you could be left with a hefty repair bill, unless you can prove negligence by the council or you have tyre and rim insurance.
What happens if you hit a pothole at excessive speed?
The slower you hit a pothole, the further your wheel will sink into the hole before hitting the other side. That said, hitting a pothole at excessive speeds an be dangerous if it causes you to lose control of the vehicle. Three common issues cause by potholes include:
What should I do if I find a pothole on my Road?
Whether you intend to make a claim for damage or not, your first priority should be to report the pothole to your local county, city or borough council. They can then arrange repairs and prevent any other similar incidents. Motorways and A roads in England are managed by Highways England and in Wales by Traffic Wales.
What should you do if your car hits a pothole?
Potholes are a severe event for your car and if you happen to hit one, follow these steps to document the damage, care for your car, and to get reimbursement. Immediately after hitting the pothole: Treat a pothole like an accident, pull off to safety and if possible take a picture of the location and the pothole itself.
What causes a pot hole in the road?
A pothole is a naturally-occurring cavity or pit in a roadway, caused by erosion of the asphalt. Potholes range from shallow to deep, small to large, and can wreak all kinds of havoc on your vehicle – especially your tires.
The slower you hit a pothole, the further your wheel will sink into the hole before hitting the other side. That said, hitting a pothole at excessive speeds an be dangerous if it causes you to lose control of the vehicle. Three common issues cause by potholes include:
Is it OK to roll through a pothole?
The good news is that most potholes aren’t big or deep enough to pose a threat to your car. With correctly inflated tires and aligned suspension, chances are it will roll right through them. However, as seasons change and potholes grow, you need to stay alert and avoid them as best you can.
