BRIEF: Outdoors: What to do in case of a deer-vehicle accident
--Be especially attentive during peak deer hours. From sunset to midnight and during the hours shortly before and after sunrise are the highest risk times for deer-vehicle collisions
--Use extra caution when driving through deer-crossing zones. Also be especially careful in places known to have a large deer population and in areas where roads divide agricultural fields from forestland.
--Know that deer seldom run alone. If you see one deer, others may be nearby.
--Use high beam headlights if driving at night, when there is no oncoming traffic. The higher light will better illuminate the eyes of deer on or near the road.
--Slow down and blow your horn with one long blast to frighten the deer away.
--Brake firmly, but stay in your lane when you notice a deer in or near your path. Many serious crashes occur when drivers swerve to avoid a deer and hit another vehicle or lose control of their cars.
--Always wear your seat belt. Most people injured in car/deer crashes were not wearing their seat belt.
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