There are some unwritten rules for driver behavior when an animal or bird crosses the road in front of them.
notice ahead moose, cow, pig, sheep or goatit is necessary to brake immediately, because, having seen the car, these animals, as a rule, do not shy away from it.
Dogs and foxes can drive down the road in front of the vehicle.
Hares they run out onto the road only at night and run in the headlights in their beams directly in front of the car: they are not dazzled, but, getting into the illuminated area, they see the darkness as an insurmountable wall. In this case, you need to brake again, turn on the dipped headlights, and after decelerating, turn off the headlights and give an audible signal. When the headlights go out, the animal’s eyes will adjust to the darkness and it will disappear from the road.
Attack on the road rodents and hedgehogs dangerous, as they can cause slippage.
In general, you should not try to go around the beast. Better slow down.
And remember, if a collision is unavoidable, it’s less dangerous for the driver and passengers wearing seatbelts.
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