Animals stepping into the path of onc... - Vegan Foods for Life
Animals stepping into the path of oncoming traffic seems to be becoming much more of a problem, When/If it happens do you
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It is a tricky one.. Some people might instinctively swerve to avoid the animal. Its really horrible when they just step out in front of you.
If at all feasible without causing danger on the road, I swerve to avoid my car hitting an animal. There has been one occasion when a pigeon flew into the front grill of my car. I did not find it, but the grill on the car needed putting back in place when I got home. Which my OH did for me.
Yes, sometimes it is unavoidable, sadly.
I drive a lorry... I am very limited in the action I can take; I cannot swerve, I can slow gradually but not always suddenly on public roads. I did have an owl fly into me at an angle, fortunately he bounced off, but then tried to fly into me again, this time I'd turned off onto private land and was able to stop before he could do it again. He landed on a fence post looking very dazed but then flew away. Hopefully he made a recovery 🤞🏻
Thats great GoGo, JoJo. It is not always possible to avoid them.
This is an odd question. I dont know who wd not try to avoid killing an animal. Also once u are already in your car, bearing down on the helpless creature, its a bit late to take public transport. And u wd be very very cautious if u decided to give up the car to avoid any possibility. The problem is big, the result of us constantly pushing our roads and communities into the animals territory, with no consideration of corridors to enable their traditional routes and link feeding/breeding grounds.
I have seen quite a few people not slow down. If you for example are a hunter, are you going to care if another animal gets killed? Your exactly right - there seems to be little consideration when it comes to where we build roads
One of my main reasons I don’t drive. Emotionally, I can’t handle the very idea of being responsible for the death of an animal.
I can understand that completely. On my route to work there have been so many Deers come racing off the fields and straight into the road, its such an awful experience
Swerving is dangerous and should not be done. Braking safely is the correct response.
We killed a dog that ran into the front wheel of our car at night when we were travelling at 60mph. We safely pulled onto the side of the road, emergency lights flashing. Went back and pulled the dog to the side of the road. It had a tag so we called the owner. We waited whilst he arrived 10 mins later and then left him with his dog. Also left him our phone number if he needed anything.
Oh dear, sorry to read this Andy
This is a tricky one Debs. A young lad was killed on a roundabout 5 mins away as he tried to avoid hitting a rabbit 😢 very sad. I’ve got it into my head to try and slow gently but keep straight and not swerve as that’s the worst thing you can do but instinct would tell me to swerve and avoid the animal which is why I’ve tried to drum it into my head not to swerve.
I ran a dog over once. Luckily he lived. He ran out between parked cars and I was mortified!
It is tough. The worst are squirrels, they're usually so fast, if you did swerve, you're more likely to hit it anyway, whereas they often make it when you maintain your line.
I had a pheasant hit me on a motorbike, he shot out of the hedgerow and slammed straight into my foot, I sort of raised my foot, with the pheasant on it and deposited it behind me as I carried on. This was at least at 50mph. No chance to do anything at all and far too risky to myself if I had. I like to think he got away with a nasty headache. He hit me so hard he bruised my foot, even in my boots.
One could argue that the carrion feeders would suffer without some who don't make it across the road...
We can only do so much. 👍🏻
thats so sad Ali 😥 how mortifying. That really brings it home. I would definately be like you and swerve, its something that has worried me, as I know I would instinctively swerve.
Yesterday on the way to work I munjac deer stepped out right in front of me, heavy traffic - I had no time to react, hit my breaks but sadly it was not possible to stop, I feel so awful
That's rough. It is an awful thing.
My husband had a big stag run out in front of him once, he thought he'd managed to miss him but just caught his hind leg. He pulled in and watched it in a nearby field. We called everyone you can think of, he waited patiently keeping an eye on him all the while. Finally, the RSPCA came out. The young lady, without warning, simply pulled a pistol casually from her purse and shot it in the head right in front of my husband. He was almost sick and it haunted him for a long time. Meanwhile, he was now very late for work, his boss unimpressed, we were stunned... after all, many animals survive with 3 legs or can recover. To add insult to injury the stag was left where it was, where it lay for many days until the farmer finally disposed of it.
We are classed as being overrun with deer in Sussex now, to some they are simply a nuisance. 😞
What an awful experience 😔
That's terrible, your poor husband. Simply awful
It was awful. We naively thought they would "help" it, we really didn't consider that option. He was so shaken. I don't think he even ate anything that day throughout a long working day, he was so upset.
Bless him, that is terrible. I have contacted the RSPC for "help" before and would never do it again, after the incident I stopped sponsoring them. Your poor Husband. I just can't imagine that
Oh no. That is awful. Poor you. At least you care Debs. Some people wouldnt x
Thank you Ali, I'm now on edge when driving, looking in all the open fields, see if something could come racing out into the road. I am so pleased the doggie survived
This is a great poll.😀👍
Since I don’t drive, my parents are the ones that have to be careful about animals while driving.😀👍
Thats very sensible Leah! It seems nothing more than a massive hassle these days 😉
So true!😀👍
Hi Debs, I was driivng to the next town it was a lovely sunny morning I had a big gap between the car in front and he started slowing down then slammed on the brakes leapt out and ran down the road, a car had swerved to miss a deer and skidded side on into a railway bridge the engine and gearbox were in the road and he was trapped in the car. And it happened in seconds...I'm glad that you are OK after your ordeal.
Oh my goodness, thats awful. I hope everyone was ok
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