Tips for motorist to avoid deer while driving

By ED GODFREY, Outdoors Editor, egodfrey@opubco.com Comments 0
Published: October 25, 2009

Motorists can reduce their chances of hitting a deer or being injured by taking the following precautions:

→Be aware of posted deer crossing signs that are placed in active deer crossing areas.

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→Remember that deer are most active between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.

→Use high-beam headlamps as much as possible at night to illuminate the areas from which deer will enter roadways.

→Keep in mind that deer generally travel in herds — if you see one, there is a strong possibility others are nearby.

→Do not rely on car-mounted deer whistles. Scientific research suggests they are not effective, but many people believe they work.

→Do not swerve to miss a deer. Attempting to swerve out of the way could cause you to lose control of your vehicle or place you in the path of an oncoming vehicle.

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Have you ever slammed into a deer on the road?

If so, The Oklahoman would like to hear about your experience. Email your deer-vehicle collision story to Ed Godfrey at egodfrey@opubco.com.