Fall is here, which means shorter days, cooler temperatures, a lower position of the sun in the sky, falling foliage, and children going back to school. All of these changes affect motorists, who must adapt and compensate in order to avoid a car accident. Here are four tips for safer fall driving: Watch for Leaves on the Pavement Optimum braking requires good tire contact with dry pavement. However, some roads will have a large buildup of leaves, which reduce your braking power. While dry leaves are more than enough to compromise your braking,.