A few months ago, a friend of ours hit a deer while riding his motorcycle – or rather the deer ran into him from the side. Fortunately, he wasn’t badly hurt but did sustain a foot injury. He takes road trips just about every weekend, so he decided to install an electronic deer whistle repeller onto his bike. He says now that when he rides and sees a deer, the deer just stands still instead of trying to cross the road. He was very lucky – but took precautions to prevent getting hit by a deer again. The deer are moving this time of year with the change of seasons coming.
Why do deer run into vehicles so often? Deer tend to gather at the edge of roads because of the tall grass and vegetation, they move around a lot and tend to use roads as paths, and it is their natural instinct to zigzag when escaping from predators. And, during the evening hours, deer are blinded by headlights and cannot see where they are going. Dusk, several hours into the night and dawn are prime feeding times, so it is advantageous to be more watchful during these times of day.
Some additional information for you to know about the habits of deer and avoiding them, no matter whatever type of vehicle you are driving is to be especially careful on two lane or rural roads. We live in a rural area, and I can tell you that every time we leave the house, we see a deer or two, sometimes a herd. We have herds that forage in the yard close to the road. So if you see one deer, there are usually others, so slow down and watch for crossings. Deer crossing signs are there for a reason, letting you know that particular place in the road is a favorite pathway.One thing we watch for when we are traveling at night is the reflection of the headlights in the eyes. The term “caught like a deer in the headlights” comes from a deer ‘freezing’ from being blinded by the lights of a vehicle. If this happens turn your lights off and then on again.
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation recommends a helmet as the most protective piece of gear you can wear while riding a bike. The helmet should include a face shield to protect against rocks and insects. A windshield or glasses do not provide adequate protection. Make sure that the face shield is securely fastened to the helmet, scratch free because scratches can refract light and blur vision, use a tinted shield during the day and a clear one at night. Wearing heavy, over the ankle boots can help prevent burns from exhaust pipes, and impact from flying road debris. Our friend had on sturdy boots and the doctor told him it helped to minimize his injury. Wear boots that give you a good grip on the foot pegs. To protect your hands from sun, wind, blisters, cold and prevent bruises, cuts and abrasions in a crash use a good pair of heavy gloves. Wear gear that covers the body such as leather or abrasion resistant fabric to reduce or prevent injury if you crash. You have deer horns on your car so it makes sense to install them on your bike - you are more exposed on a motorcycle – so every bit of extra protective is warranted. Enjoy your ride without the added stress of having to worry about hitting a deer.
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