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Follow on Google News | Local automotive collision repair center warns of deer during autumn and winter seasonProfessionals Auto Body gives some tips on avoiding deer collisions for the fall and winter season. Roughly 120 fatalities have been attributed to deer related automobile accidents over the past two years.
By: Scott Packard Professionals Auto Body, with two local automotive collision repair centers, advises residents and customers on some simple tips to help avoid a deer collision while driving this season. • Be attentive in the early morning and evening hours when deer are prone to be the most active. • Use your high beams while driving at night, when possible, which will help illuminate the reflection of the deer’s eyes from a farther distance. • If you see a deer on the road, brake firmly and do not swerve. Swerving can cause the deer to be confused as to where to run and increases the likelihood of losing control of your vehicle. Swerving can also cause one to strike a tree or guardrail, which would change your deductible from a comprehensive (lower) to a collision (higher) claim. • Remember to slow down when approaching a deer on the road and blow your horn with one long blast to frighten the deer away. • Be alert and drive with caution when proceeding through a deer crossing zone. These zones are usually marked with a leaping deer on yellow signs along the highway. • Always wear your seat belt! Most people are injured in deer related collisions because they were not wearing a seatbelt. • Deer seldom roam or run alone, so stay alert if one has already crossed. Chances are a few others are close by and may run across the road as well. If you are unfortunate to strike a deer with your vehicle, do not touch the animal! A frightened deer or animal can hurt you if it’s attempting to move after an accident. The best course of action is to move your vehicle to the shoulder of the road, if possible, and notify law enforcement and a local collision repair center with towing capabilities. The authorities and/or the tow truck operator will contact the Game Commission or another entity to remove the disabled animal. Professionals Auto Body adds that they have seen numerous deer damaged vehicles come into their shops with deer alert accessories attached to them. They advise that these accessories aren’t foolproof and will only alert a deer of your presence and won’t necessarily scare or drive a deer away from your path. # # # Professionals Auto Body is a privately held company specializing in efficient and quality automotive collision repair. Its sister company, KarPro, was founded in 2009 to provide exceptional automotive mechanical repair and service to its customers. End
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