Deer Vs. Taurus

[scirocco at powerlink.net (John C. Worden)]

At 01:09 AM 4/2/04 +0100, Aaron wrote:

>If you're really worried about this hazard - buy a Saab. Antelope strike 
>is the number one cause of accidents in Sweden, and these cars are 
>specifically designed to deal with that exact source of trouble. Front 
>fender takes out the legs, torso comes crashing straight on through the 
>passenger compartment. This can happen with smaller beasts too, who 
>instinctively bound when startled. Solution: seriously beefed up A pillars
>
>Highlands of Scotland we have this problem with red deer. Have had a few 
>friends who have come unstuck hitting them (all survived with no lasting 
>damage, the drivers that is - not the deer, half of them ended up in a 
>deep freeze). I myself have been about 6 inches off of hitting a 12 
>pointer red deer stag at 80mph in the wet, I swerved - he reared - just 
>missed - scared the living shit out of me, and probably him too. Was in a 
>Volvo at the time but at that speed and hitting that heavy a target... 
>doesn't bare thinking about...
>
>Look for the reflection of their eyes out in the periphery - night time is 
>the danger time (with red deer anyway). Look for natural places they might 
>want to cross, and take those deer hazard warning signs seriously (we have 
>them in Scotland, assume you guys put them up too)
>
>Stay safe
>
>Aaron in London

Not a bad idea if it were an everyday problem. But even with beefed up A 
pillars I wonder how well it would hold up to a 1000lb Moose that is twice 
as tall as a deer.

John