by adam | 15th October 2014
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According to the Insurance Information Institute, about 1.6 million motor vehicle crashes are caused by deer each year and they spike October through December due to deer mating season.
- Be careful at dawn and dusk. Deer are most active during these times of the day and driver visibility is poor.
- Expect them to run. Slow down when approaching deer that are near the side of the road.
- Where there is one, there are others. Deer travel in groups, so expect others to follow.
- Obey the warning signs. A deer crossing sign indicates areas that have had a large number of deer-vehicle collisions.
- Don’t swerve. If a deer darts out in front of you, brake firmly but resist the urge to swerve. This could cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
Source: The Hartford |
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