Beware of deer crossing - honk instead of dazzling

In autumn the risk of accidents with wild animals increases again. Especially in the mornings and evenings, it is important to watch out for deer crossing!

When at the end of October the time change will have taken place, the rush hour will fall again in the time of sunrise and sunset. This increases the risk of Wildlife accidents, because roe deer, deer and wild boar are looking for food at this time or they return to their quiet zones and cross streets in the process. 

Do not turn on the high beam

You should therefore be careful not only when driving through forests, but also on roads along fields and forests. If a single deer or wild boar turns up, you have to expect that more animals will follow from the pack. Under no circumstances should the game be dazzled with the high beam. This confuses the animals, so that they often instinctively run towards the light source. But drivers can try to scare away the game by honking their horns. If a collision is imminent, evasive action is often the most dangerous reaction. In case of doubt, a controlled collision is preferable, in which the animal is hit head-on as much as possible. Then there is the least risk that it will puncture the windshield.

Deer crossing accidents have to be learned

If the accident happened, the hazard warning lights must be switched on and the scene of the accident secured with a warning triangle. The police will then be informed, who will then notify the responsible forester or hunting tenant. The injured or killed animal should not be touched, there is a risk of rabies. The recovery of game is the task of the forester or hunter-tenant.

During the waiting time, it is advisable to take photos of the scene of the accident, the animal and the vehicle. These accelerate claims processing for motor insurance. Important: You should have an accident certificate issued by a forester or a hunting tenant. The partially comprehensive insurance covers damage to your own vehicle caused by so-called feral game, for example deer or wild boar. Some insurers have also expanded their coverage to include accidents involving vertebrate animals such as horses or sheep.

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