We are well into everyone’s favorite season; Pothole Season.

The freeze-thaw cycle of the past few months has brought a bevy of bone-jarring potholes to virtually every Iowa road. Kelly Pargett of State Farm Insurance in Iowa, says one key to keeping out of those concrete craters is to increase your following distance.

As always, avoid distractions like cell phones, navigation systems and the radio. Pargett says keep your eyes on the road and get ready to brake.