We believe said chickens crossed the road to remind drivers about this part of our driver manual - Sharing the Road with Domestic Animals Be very cautious any time that animals are on the roadway. When coming up to a horse, cow, or other animal on the road the driver shall drive slowly so as not to scare the animal. Some animals may be startled or scared more easily than others. It is especially important to use extreme caution when approaching a horse and rider. Avoid any action that might scare the animal and put the rider at risk of injury. Slow down, move away from the horse, and do not honk your horn or accelerate in a manner that might startle it. Moose and Deer Safety A collision with a moose or deer can be fatal not only to the animal, but to the driver and passengers of a vehicle. Driving cautiously in those areas on the highway marked with deer and moose crossing signs can save lives and prevent injuries. The presence of moose and deer on highways is most likely to occur during late evening, night time and early morning hours. Use caution when driving during those hours when deer and moose tend to roam or feed. The light from vehicle headlights may cause a deer to temporarily freeze and be unable to get out of the way of a vehicle, or it may bound at speeds up to 40 miles per hour towards their habitat. This means that if a deer is on the opposite side of the road from its habitat, it may turn and bolt in front of a vehicle. Animals travel in pairs, so be prepared to see a second one once you see the first. Collisions with moose are more deadly to motorists. Moose weigh much more than deer—more than a thousand pounds. Also, they are much taller than deer, and in a collision can land on top of the vehicle and its occupants with crushing force. Deer eyes reflect headlights. Because moose are taller, their eyes may not reflect in the vehicle’s headlights. Also, moose are more darkly colored than deer. These characteristics make moose especially difficult to see in the evening hours. dmv.vermont.gov/young-drivers
Posted on: Fri, 25 Apr 2014 17:57:14 +0000
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