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11-02-2011
Windshield tint in my opinion is the most dangerous, stupidest thing a person can have. It doesn't really look all that great on any car, and for as badly as it will impair your vision, it's not worth it. May as well just wear your sunglasses at night too.
11-02-2011
Get some fox/coyote/wolf urine and put some on your car....
Damn that sucks to hear... again!
I have never understood why people flash there headlights at an animal. Have you not heard the ol' saying "Like a deer in headlights"....I have always just honked my horn and they run the other way.
11-02-2011
I think you need glasses :hide:
11-02-2011
Those deer whistles do NOT work. My mom had some on a 99 Avenger she had and smacked a deer with it. My uncle had some on his Chevy Spectrum that he drove back and forth to the mine and hit 7 deer in one year.
11-02-2011
Grand Prix Mount Included......
11-02-2011
Originally Posted by steele286
Grand Prix Mount Included......
lmao.... u guys sound like my parents with the tint... but im telling ya, he was sprinting across the field, and run into me. no way around it. light covers were off....
11-02-2011
try a few months without the tint, betcha no deer
11-02-2011
window tint pshh
just paint the damn thing black
Originally Posted by TLSheff
11-02-2011
$hit man!!, you have pretty bad luck, didnt read the other posts, but will your insurance cover you again this time?
Edit: googled "deer car" (saftey search off,.....of course) wow, would have been alot worse.
You offed the last one right? did this one survive?
11-02-2011
I wish deer would just go extinct, nobody likes them
11-02-2011
Venison is yummy!!!!
11-02-2011
I've never used those deer whistles, but the body shop I use for fixes does not suggest them.
They say that every car they have come in with deer damage has them installed...
And the window tint, that is a little dark and dangerous.
Try a banner only and do like 10-12" down, be a heck of a lot safer.
11-02-2011
Wanna borrow my car and hit a deer?
11-02-2011
Deer is quite tasty, but mo****as are dangerous.
And they're kinda mean actually too. They get defensive as hell.
Telling ya, if you're running some HIDs on a retrofit with OUT that windshield tint, you'll be have 10x greater chance at least spotting something one. If it's just sprinting out like you said, and you're moving at highway speeds, the chance of collision is slim, but you'd be able to see it in time to slam the brakes.
11-02-2011
did you back over and hurt this deer even more too?
11-03-2011
*me wounder's the same
11-03-2011
My mother just sent me an email today... its too late for you but maybe for others
Autumn brings a distinct change in deer behavior. During this time of year drivers should be particularly cautious. The passiveness of spring and summer is gone, replaced by the frenzy of wandering deer. Mature bucks become aggressive and roam widely in search of other deer. Deer become most active and unpredictable during the fall season. At this time of year, deer are much more likely to dart into roadways without warning. Drivers need to be extra alert to avoid collisions that could result in serious injuries or even death. According to the Insurance Information Institute, over 1.6 million deer-vehicle collisions occur each year. These accidents result in vehicle damage, injuries and sometimes fatalities at a cost of about $4.6 billion. In addition, the recent disaster activity in the Northeast adds to the importance of driving cautiously.
Caution when driving is particularly important during the morning and evening commutes when visibility may be poor and deer are more active. Triggered by shorter days and cooler weather, deer disperse and move around more as they search for other deer. Deer behavior is likely to be sudden and unpredictable. Deer movements will pick up in the coming weeks as temperatures cool and breeding season begins. Commuters should be especially alert when daylight saving time ends -- November 6th. Please remember to set your clocks and change your smoke detector batteries. Normal driving times will be more closely aligned with peak deer activity periods after this time. For winter driving, we offer the following safe driving tips:
· If you spot a deer, slow down and pay attention to sudden movements. If the deer doesn’t move, do not go around it. Wait until the deer passes and the road is clear.
· Pay attention to “deer crossing” signs.
· Use your car’s high beams when there is no oncoming traffic. High beams are reflected in the deer’s eyes.
· If you see one deer, watch for others. Deer are pack animals. Be assured if there is one, then others are usually close by.
· Items like deer whistles, deer fences and reflectors have not been proven effective at deterring deer crossing roadways.
· Do not tailgate. The driver in front of you may have to stop suddenly to avoid a deer.
· Wear your seat belt.
· If a collision with a deer is inevitable, do not swerve to avoid impact. The deer may counter-maneuver suddenly. Brake firmly, but stay in your lane. Collisions are more likely to be fatal if a driver swerves to avoid a deer and instead collides with oncoming traffic or a fixed structure.
· Immediately report any deer-vehicle collision to a law enforcement agency. If you strike a deer and have damage to your vehicle, or damage to some else’s property, notify your insurance representative as soon as possible and provide necessary details.
· If you do strike a deer, don’t approach it. An injured deer is frightened and can injure you as well as further injuring itself. If the deer is blocking the roadway, it poses a threat to other drivers; so call the authorities immediately.
Always remember, be safe, be aware and be prepared. We care about you. Let’s all have a safe holiday season.
Originally Posted by AmericanSoldier
11-03-2011
1. Mount cow catcher to front of grand prix.
2. When deer is seen, floor gas pedal until speed limiter is hit.
3. Upon impact watch deer go flying through the air and into the windshield
of the car behind you.
4. Be content to know that your man card is still intact
11-03-2011
The biggest one is
· If a collision with a deer is inevitable, do not swerve to avoid impact
Its amazing how stupid people are and think swerving at 45 (or even 70 if on a highway) is a good idea.
11-03-2011
Maybe the deer was mad that the GP isn't low enough?
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