When Animals Attack … Your Vehicle

When Animals Attack … Your Vehicle

October through December is prime mating and migrating season for deer, which means it’s a peak time for deer-related accidents. 

This video was published in November. 

You may be watching at any time of year on Counterman.com or the Group Training Academy website. But if you’re watching it between October and December, you’re in the heart of deer-collision season – also known as the battle of the bumpers versus the bucks, or the does against the doors.

October through December is prime mating and migrating season for deer, which means it’s a peak time for deer-related accidents. According to State Farm, the most dangerous months for animal collisions in general are November, October and December, in that order.

This video is sponsored by The Pronto Network.    

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