And... did you know if you hit the animal it falls under comprehensive on your car insurance which usually means you have a lower deductible, and it isn't held against you. Did you know if you swerved and missed the animal, but hit something else.. you're now involved in an "at-fault" accident, and have to pay your collision deductible!!! Would you hit the darned cat or squirrel or go for the bank or pole??
2006-09-13 16:25:12 · 16 answers · asked by K8e 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Note: I did say SMALL animals,...not 1000 pounders... AND... I should have said I live in Pennsylvania... where no fault only has to do with your first party medical benefits, and not the physical damage part of your auto policy... AND>.. yes.. I meant people swerve only to hit something that kills them(or break really hard and get rearended by the person behind them, in that case, yes... it is the person that hit's them fault..but you're still hurt no matter..).. or swerve into another person... or causes them to roll their vehicle... Learner's manual... ????
2006-09-13 16:41:23 · update #1
Tenderize them rodents with them Goodyears! Your life and other innocent bystanders are more important than a dog.
2006-09-13 16:43:34 · answer #1 · answered by lenfantdezappa 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I want to thank you for the question because it was educational. I never before have thought about what I would do in that case, but it is worth exploring and being prepared. I am afraid that my instincts would cause me to avoid the first thing/animal/person that I see in the road, without having time to realize the repercussions of a bad move.
I now will consider this more seriously, not just because of insurance but because I recognize my instincts in a situation like this could backfire if I swerved away from an animal, and if it resulted in hitting a person!
That would be a rare situation, but is worth considering.
I have slammed on my breaks several times to avoid a deer and would always do that. I only totalled one brand new car hitting a deer, which is not bad if you are from MN!
As much as I adore my dog, when in doubt, I would act to avoid taking a human life.
Thanks.
2006-09-13 23:34:44 · answer #2 · answered by lynnemaria 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you gotta look behind you and see if sudden braking is going to cause you to be rear-ended
I would slow if I could, but would not swerve.
I had to make that choice once over a shopping cart of all things in the middle of the road at the mid point of a hill - I slowed and hit it as straight as I could becuase I'm afraid if I had swerved I would have rolled my truck and that would have been bad news, especially because my kids were with me.
If that had been a deer or a dog - I 'd do it over again - I love myself and my kids more than a wild deer or someones dog.
Not to mention whatever innocent bystanders you might take out in the process.
Now if it was a MOOSE, well, I dont know. I drive a suburban - but moose vs. suburban not a good combination...
If it was a squirrel - would slow, but not swerve.
If it was a cat - I might even aim for it. lol
seriously - no animal is worth possibly harming a human - you, your offspring, or innocent bystanders.
2006-09-13 23:43:45 · answer #3 · answered by Melis__A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I would apply the brakes alittle if a squirrel or rabbit ran in front of my car. But now if a moose or large deer I would probably swerve to avoid hitting the big animal..
2006-09-13 23:37:13 · answer #4 · answered by Carol H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I presume you're talking about the occupant of the car behind the one braking? If so, there's not a court or a cop in the land who will support you, you're following too close. Also, where I come from, the animal in the way might weigh 1000 pounds, and you WILL die if you do not brake. Read your learner's manual.
2006-09-13 23:35:02 · answer #5 · answered by metallhd62 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I break for the animal. I don't care if I have to pay out of pocket to fix any damages caused to my car. And, in the state of Florida anything you claim under your car insurance raises your deductible; so what difference does it make. The joy of living in a "No-Fault" state.
2006-09-13 23:33:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, you mean BRAKE for animals. I thought that you meant 'take a break at a lay-by so that your dog or whatever can get out and pee in the roadway'! (honest)! ha ha ha ha!
Seriously though, although I don't drive, I think it would only be human nature to brake if something darted out in front of you.
2006-09-15 02:59:57 · answer #7 · answered by Strawberry_Lynn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it was a large moose or bear I would swerve away... if it were a dog or cat, or rodent, I would just try to brake and hope I didn't hit them.
2006-09-13 23:29:08 · answer #8 · answered by Heatmizer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I drove truck for 6 years I hit one animal it was a deer it was snowing so hard you couldn't see it happens sometimes but most accidents happen because people don't pay attention (cell phones lap tops newspapers etc.)
2006-09-13 23:39:14 · answer #9 · answered by Rodney T 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is all news to me. But I do break for animals, If it meant my life or the animal. Goodbye animal.
2006-09-13 23:30:46 · answer #10 · answered by snowflake51 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋