Deer Season: Learn How to Prevent Animal-Vehicle Collisions This Fall (Part Two)
In part-one of our discussion regarding animal-vehicle accident prevention, we mentioned that deer are the most commonly hit large animals in the spate of animal-vehicle collisions that usually occur in the last three months of the year. In the following post, we will discuss ways in which drivers can maintain safe driving skills in the event of encountering a deer, or any other animal, in the road.
Many tips offered to prevent animal-vehicle collisions are useful for all drivers regardless of surrounding animal populations. Some of the most helpful and common tips to abide by include the following:
- Drive within speed limits
- Wear seatbelts
- Reduce distracted and drowsy driving
- Use high beam headlights when driving in deer territories to increase visibility and reaction time
- Note: deer whistles are known to be ineffective and can often distract the driver
Insurance companies believe that the worse animal-vehicle related accidents were caused when the driver swerved to prevent hitting the animal. Many of these companies recommend drivers to brake and hold the wheel straight, if an animal-vehicle accident cannot be avoided.
Even though animals may cause some auto accidents, a driver’s failure to respond appropriately is often considered negligence, especially if the motorist’s actions contribute to a multi-vehicle accident. If you or a loved one has been injured in an auto accident that was caused by another driver’s negligence, the skilled St. Louis car accident attorneys at Page Cagle can help. Contact our personal injury law firm today for a free consultation.
Source: http://www.fox4kc.com/news/wdaf-story-missouri-deer-111109,0,6396081.story
