Autumn really is worth admiring.  It can be a spectacular season, but it can also bring challenging driving conditions.

As autumn settles across Sligo, North Leitrim and South Donegal, the changing colours bring some beautiful scenery — but falling leaves can also create an additional hazard for motorists.

Across the region, from the wooded roads around Sligo and North Leitrim to the rural routes of South Donegal, motorists will increasingly encounter roads covered in fallen leaves.

And when those leaves become wet, they can make the road surface much more slippery.

The Road Safety Authority warns that leaves can reduce the grip between your tyres and the road and contribute to skidding. They can also hide hazards underneath, including road markings, potholes and other debris.