If you’ve been ticked off by potholes one too many times, there are a few guidelines you can follow to reduce your chances of running over them. To take things a step further and report a pothole, we also included where you can submit the location of potholes.
- Never tailgate, or you won’t have much warning if a pothole suddenly appears.
- Keep an eye on the road ahead to make sure you’re aware if there’s a pothole in your trajectory.
- Avoid driving over puddles when possible, since they can sometimes entirely cover up potholes.
- Ensure that your windshield is clean and headlights are properly working, so that you can better see the road and spot any potholes at night.
- If you know where a pothole is located, simply find another street to take or avoid driving in the lane where you know there was recently a pothole.
- Inspect your vehicle immediately if you have an encounter with a pothole and take it to a qualified auto repair center if you spot any damage.
- To report a pothole in the Atlanta area, visit the ATL311 webpage to create a request. You’ll be asked for your contact information along with the address, highway exit or intersection where the pothole is located. You can even upload photos.