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The Citizen, 2012-04-19, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2012. Chamney Auto Repair Sales & Service 38897 Blyth Rd., R.R. #1, Auburn 519-526-7283 or 519-440-7800 Proprietor ~ Eldon Chamney Deer forced into new areas, can cause road problems MS –Deer can be found all over the country, and healthy deer populations are increasingly creeping into residential and urban areas seeking food and mates thanks to developments encroaching on deer habitats. This increases the chances of motorists having run-ins with deer on the roadways around their homes and places of business. Vehicular crashes can cause serious damage to a car and even be fatal. According to National Geographic, the average white- tailed deer can stand at six feet tall and weigh between 100 and 200 pounds. That animal stands as a formidable foe should a collision with a car occur. It may seem like one is hitting into a barrier or an impenetrable object. Although fall, when deer are migratory and seeking mates, is the prime season for collisions with deer, collisions can occur throughout the year. The spring is when females give birth to their young, so speckled fawns may inadvertently dart across the road with mothers chasing after them. The displacement of deer habitats due to urban sprawl also magnifies the problem of risking an accident with deer. There are certain tips that can reduce the chances of a deer and vehicle collision. • Keep in mind that deer are most active between 6 and 9 p.m. At dusk, they may be harder to see. • Take note of posted deer crossing signs. These are erected in places where deer are most actively crossing. • Deer generally travel in herds. So drivers who see one deer should expect to see others nearby. • Use high beams when driving at night to better illuminate rural areas. • Drive slowly in areas where deer are likely to be, such as by open fields. • Car-mounted deer whistles are not a reliable deterrent. • Do not swerve erratically to avoid a deer collision. This can result in a collision with another car and increase risk of injury and damage. In areas where deer collisions are prevalent, extra insurance coverage may be needed on vehicles. Therefore, drivers should speak with their insurance providers. Electrical Automation Safety Supplies Service, Selection & Solutions since 1926 Servicing Southwestern & Central Ontario with 28 locations Goderich 519-524-8389 Ideal offers products in the areas of: Automotive Parts Electrical Supplies Home Automation Safety Supplies Clean Energy Solutions Machine Shop Services Wingham 519-357-3810 SeSe vviviicece,e,SeSeerr ety SuppSaffe tionutoma A Electrical elelleectctitiioon &SoSo ety Supplies ololulututitiioonns sisiinnc cece 1919292626 Seervvicceee, Se Home eeleectttiooon &So Electrical Supplies Automotive Parts p Automation ooluutttiooonns ssiincc Home Electrical Supplies Automotive Parts Automation ce 1999266 Electrical Supplies Machine Shop Services Clean Energy Solutions Safety Supplies Home Machine Shop Services Clean Energy Solutions Safety Supplies Automation Home Machine Shop Services Clean Energy Solutions Automation Goderich 519-524-8389 519-357-3810519-524-8389 519-357-3810 inghamW WE’LL KEEP YOU ROLLING 40356 LONDESBORO RD., LONDESBOROUGH BUSINESS: 519-523-4742 TOLL FREE: 1-877-619-7877 EMAIL: ttyr@tcc.on.ca M.G.M. TOWNSEND TIRE M.G.M. TOWNSEND TIRE Deer in the headlights Whether caused by a lack of food or the loss of their homes, deer are encroaching on territory they haven’t been seen in before causing potential dangerous driving situations. (MS photo)