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OPP reminding drivers to watch out for deer

The OPP says they have been dealing with a handful of deer and car collisions over the past week, so they’re doing what they can to educate drivers on what to watch for.
OPP Inspector Dave Tovell says the most important thing you can do to avoid hitting an animal is keeping your eyes up and watching as far ahead of you as possible. “If you spot a deer or other animal on the road ahead, stay in control, reduce your speed as much as possible and steer straight,” he says. “Don’t veer for deer. By changing your direction quickly, you increase the risk of losing control, running off the roadway and rolling your vehicle. This increases the likelihood of sustaining greater damage to your vehicle and serious injury.”
Tovell suggests keeping an eye on the side of the road as well to see any wildlife before they jump in front of your car. This goes for nighttime as well. He says you’re just as likely to run into an animal at night in some areas of the province. “Watch for glowing eyes,” Tovell says.
Written by Mathew Reisler
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