| While most accidents involve two or more | | | | are auxiliary objects that help contribute to the |
| drivers, some involve just one driver. In many | | | | overall safety of the road. When these things are |
| cases, the one driver got into the accident | | | | missing or there is something physically wrong |
| because of a road defect. Road defects are any | | | | with the road, the driver may find him or herself |
| irregularity in the road that may present potential | | | | in a dangerous situation. |
| dangers to motorists. | | | | Road defects affect different automobiles in |
| There are varying levels of road faults. Some are | | | | different ways. Larger vehicles usually handle |
| minor, such as a few pieces of trash scattered in | | | | physical defects better, though it really does |
| the road. Some may be more serious, such as | | | | depend on the type of defect present. |
| potholes. In any case, poorly kept roads do not | | | | Defects are especially harmful because they may |
| present optimal driving conditions. | | | | a driver to lose control of his or her vehicle. When |
| Some of the most common road defects that | | | | a driver loses control, it is often difficult to avoid |
| occur are: | | | | an accident, which may lead in serious injury or |
| - Potholes | | | | even death. |
| - Excessive flooding | | | | When you are injured because of a fault in the |
| - Poor lighting | | | | road, a government entity is usually to blame, as |
| - Missing signs | | | | they are most commonly responsible for |
| - Uneven pavement | | | | maintaining roads. This may vary, especially if the |
| Many of these defects do not have to do with | | | | road is a toll road. |
| the actual construction of the road. Rather, they | | | | |