Adrian, MI – WLEN listening area drivers should be aware that today begins the regular rifle deer-hunting season…which will likely draw more deer out of the woods, and across the roads.
Here are some helpful driving tips during ‘deer season’
- Use your bright lights if possible when driving in the morning and evening
- If you see a deer in the road, don’t swerve to avoid it. You’ll likely end up hitting a guardrail or tree instead and cause more injuries. Hard as it may be, it’s best to strike the deer.
- If you are going to hit a deer, stay in your lane and brake firmly. Just before you hit the deer, take your foot off the brake. This will cause the nose of your vehicle to come back up, reducing the chance of the deer smashing into your windshield.
- If your vehicle isn’t disabled after hitting the deer, get to a safe place before you report it. This might be a driveway, a parking lot or the next exit, if you’re on the interstate.
- If your vehicle is disabled, move it to the side of the road if you can. Use your hazard lights, call police and keep your seatbelts on.
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