Car Accidents involving Deer -- How to Avoid Hitting Them

The increase of deer movement due to breeding activities and the start of hunting season has November being the worse month of the year for such car accidents. What should you do to prevent it from happening? - let's look into the basics. 

Most accidents occur at dawn and dusk so be particularly aware of this when you are driving through areas that are clearly marked with deer crossing signs. Lower your speed if your visibility is lowered. Avid outdoorsman Jim explains " Having a $20 - $40 deer whistle can prove to be invaluable if you travel the northern roads." These so called whistles produce a high pitched, directional sonic wave that reflects off the road surface giving a sonic echo effect. It is suppose to alert deer from 500 to 700 feet away that you are approaching but I caution a driver to have a false sense of security.

The University of Georgia study of the hearing ability of white-tailed deer indicate that deer cannot hear sounds with frequencies of 6 to 20 kHz and if they do hear such whistles it does not guarantee the flight response. Feel you need some more confidence - why not try a local skid school course that teaches brake and avoidance techniques. 

Truly the best defense is being alert to the danger and drive accordingly

...Bambi would be proud.