Don't swerve for deer...

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Bob Dobalina, Aug 6, 2017.

  1. tinytim

    tinytim Road Train Member

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    Don't swerve, chase 'em down! ;)

     
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  3. tinytim

    tinytim Road Train Member

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    Sooner or later you'll catch one.

     
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  4. Fold_Moiler

    Fold_Moiler Road Train Member

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    Looks like the iron range?
     
  5. OPUS 7

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    That deer ran off with a bruised hip,and never crossed the road again without looking both ways??
     
  6. scottied67

    scottied67 Road Train Member

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    Great job holding your lane like a pro!

     
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  7. Balakov100

    Balakov100 Road Train Member

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    Last year.... A Cowhauler swerved for a deer.
    Ended up on the side in the median.

    And some cows got loose.
    I hit my First cow that day.
     
  8. Bob Dobalina

    Bob Dobalina Road Train Member

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    Ouch.

    First and only, I hope?
     
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  9. Brandonpdx

    Brandonpdx Road Train Member

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    I've had one do that before on 80 in PA.
     
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  10. KeithT1967

    KeithT1967 Road Train Member

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    Yep. The 4-6 inch most trucks can front end dive will certainly increase the chances by 90% of bambi being tossed over 6 feet vertically to hit the windshield.
     
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  11. Ezrider_48501

    Ezrider_48501 Road Train Member

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    i don't hit the breaks don't swerve don't blow the horn basically pretend like the deer is not even there. i find that with as easily startled and confused a deer can get you have a better chance of not hitting them by doing nothing at all and if you do happen to get one it does not count against me on my insurance.
     
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