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Re: Brake for moose; it could save your life!
Aside from New Britski,where I lived for a dozen years,and outside most small cities in CT,animal strikes are a real problem and not to be taken lightly,especially during this time of year when most animals normally mate. Moose,deer,raccoons....etc..etc....furry critters are on the move right now. Slow down,look out and be a prudent driver....common sense.....
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| The problem with deer is that they're so confused they often will ram the side of a STOPPED vehicle. It happened to a friend of mine very early one morning in Monro, CT on rt 25. It happened to me TWICE on county rt 2 in Amenia, NY, spaced about 4 years apart. First time cost me $1500 in damage to the truck. Second time, I did not slow down as much, but swerved and the one hit my rear fender molding in a glancing blow and all I had swas fur and blood on the plastic molding, but no dents or other damage. It sounded like heck though, an I was cursing all the way home from that point, but relieved when I inspected the impact area.
The only sure way to avoid these collisions is not to drive in areas where deer or moose are present, late at night, and on warm evenings when the moon is full. They seem to be all over the roads when the moon is out. | |
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