Vast-Support-1466 t1_j40ncpo wrote on January 12, 2023 at 10:25 AM

Reply to comment by Allemaengel in Hit a deer, not good for the deer or the car (PA insurance Q) by [deleted]

I feel like you might be capable of driving substantially safer. Just a thought.

Allemaengel t1_j40tlb9 wrote on January 12, 2023 at 11:43 AM

I have over 30 years driving experience, live in a hilly rural area with lots of deer in lots of brushy woods up against the road with blind curves, blind hills and banks/drop-off both sides. Little warning

Plus I have a 3-hour 120 mile roundtrip daily commute.

Add all that up and deer encounters gonna happen.

On the other hand I have no vehicular accidents ruled my fault, zero moving violations/speeding tickets and exactly one parking ticket.

So I drive "substantially safe". Know more about the person before making a judgment.

Just a thought.

axeville t1_j417h1k wrote on January 12, 2023 at 1:52 PM

A car crash every 2 years is an expensive commute!

Allemaengel t1_j418njp wrote on January 12, 2023 at 2:01 PM

No doubt. But no good jobs with good benefits where I am and no inexpensive real estate where my decent job is.

Vast-Support-1466 t1_j41rpld wrote on January 12, 2023 at 4:11 PM

The judgement was based on the stats presented before that explanation.

Realize...rEALIIZE...Real Eyes!

Allemaengel t1_j41vbmz wrote on January 12, 2023 at 4:34 PM

I didn't realize I had to type a book to avoid your off-the-cuff judgment.

AdAntique5099 t1_j47y8g7 wrote on January 13, 2023 at 8:06 PM

Kid was working eves and seems the deer are far more active, but yes- we have had the chat about looking ahead, drive defensive, etc. A lot of the time though can't be avoided. The last one, he said happened so fast he only had a chance to let off the pedal and never made it to the brake before impact. He is paying the deductible from his own money from working at a fast food place to get his whip back on the road.. they picked it up today. Curious if they total or repair it.