Animals on the Road are Hard to see
When driving in the summer watch for large animals such as derr and moose.
They might wander across a road or highway especially at night. Hitting a moose at high speed will demolish your car and you might get killed.
In some states and provinces the local authorities, especially in state parks, might charge you, per pound, for the dead animal and you do not get to keep it.
Deer On The Road
Peak periods of seeing deer are at sunrise and sunset and during the spring and fall. Watch for deer crossing signs – they are there because this is where deer – car accidents have happened. If you see deer slow down – if you see one the odds are that others are following.
At night car lights will brilliantly reflect back from a deers eyes.
Flashing your high beams or blowing your horn alert the deer or make it move.
Do not swerve to avoid a deer. When travelling at highway speeds, by avoiding the deer you might hit another car, go off the road and hit a tree, or go into a steep ditch and roll over.
Apply your brakes. Firmly hold your steering wheel and come to a controlled stop – even if you hit the deer. Your seat belt should be attached.
Do not touch the deer. It might still be alive and might kick you with its sharp hooves.
Moose and Driving section.