The switch from mild to cold temperatures, and then back again, has created a bumpy ride for drivers in Toronto.

Myles Currie, the director of transportation services for Toronto, told 680News the freeze-thaw cycles this year are creating the perfect conditions for potholes.

"So far, we've repaired over 30,000 since November, and compared to last winter, (it was) about 22,000,” Currie said. “So we have seen an increase.”

Tim Brown, an automotive repair adviser, said if drivers see a pothole ahead, they should try to slow down if they can safely do so.

"The most commonly affected area when hitting a pothole is obviously rims and tires,” Brown said. “They're the first point of contact when a pothole strikes and generally take the largest amount of damage.”
   
To report a pothole to the city call 311.