Every day, Tucsonans encounter dangerous road hazards all across the city. These hazards may seem like just road inadequacies, but they can have permanent damage in more ways than you think.
One common road hazard is the infamous pothole. Potholes are large crater-like holes in older streets that can cause cars to stall out or experience tire issues. Potholes most commonly are formed by road fatigue or ice wedging in winter months. I have experienced potholes in my time in areas around the University of Arizona.
Another common road hazard in Tucson and Arizona is roadkill. Roadkill is essentially killed animals that have been run over by other vehicles. These unsightly dangers can cars to swerve off the road and crash. I have experienced roadkill in Tucson, but usually more out of the center of town.
Finally, one hazard that is especially common in the Tucson area is the dust storm. Dust storms are large masses of floating dust caused by active winds. Dust storms impede driver vision to only several feet and can make driving difficult. Again, being a a native Tucsonan, I have experienced several intense dust storms.
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