During the cold months keep an eye out for wavy lines on the road. In areas like mine, the government agencies like to use a gell like supstance to de-ice our "wonderfuly maintained" and "smooth" roads. This gell is harmless once the sun dries it out, there's just one problem. If the sun stayed on the road long enough to dry all the gell then we wouldn't need to worry about ice. This de-icer sticks to your tires and can act like an oil slick.
This brings me to another point. There is no such thing as a safe or well maintained road. If it is smooth and feels good stay aware, because it will get rough again real soon.
Without the sacrifice of the devoted none shall reap the fruits of peace.