What if a Deer Crosses in Front of your Car?
Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 at
3:19 am
Comments (9)
Bruce Almighty asked:
Recently, a student from my community died in a car accident in trying to avoid a deer. She was driving on an area with 40 mph limit sign and deer warning sign posted. The article said she swerved and hit trees because she was trying to avoid hitting a deer.
I imagined myself in her situation. What choice would I have made? Would I hit the deer straight-on instead of avoidingit? Would hitting the deer decrease the chance of dying dramatically?
I realize there is a remote chance anyone will face this situation in their life when driving. But I still would like to hear what is the most appropriate action to take in such situations.
What is the safest way to react when a deer suddenly pops up in front of your car on a 40mph limit road?
Recently, a student from my community died in a car accident in trying to avoid a deer. She was driving on an area with 40 mph limit sign and deer warning sign posted. The article said she swerved and hit trees because she was trying to avoid hitting a deer.
I imagined myself in her situation. What choice would I have made? Would I hit the deer straight-on instead of avoidingit? Would hitting the deer decrease the chance of dying dramatically?
I realize there is a remote chance anyone will face this situation in their life when driving. But I still would like to hear what is the most appropriate action to take in such situations.
What is the safest way to react when a deer suddenly pops up in front of your car on a 40mph limit road?
