Deer collisions — South Dakota Permit Test

Be especially alert for deer in October and November, the months with the most car/deer crashes.

In the fall deer cross roads far more often, and a deer through the windshield can kill.

Be especially alert for deer in October and November, the months with the highest number of car/deer crashes.

Deer are most active at dusk and dawn, so be especially alert at these times.

In the half-light at sunrise and sunset a deer on the shoulder is hard to see until it jumps.

Deer are most active in the dusk and dawn hours, so be especially alert while driving during these times.

Scan the roadsides for headlights reflecting in deer eyes; if you see one, slow down, blow the horn, and be ready to stop.

A driver who keeps full speed past glowing eyes has no room left when the deer leaps out.

If you see such a reflection on the side of the road, slow down.

Always watch for more than one deer.

Drivers who miss the first deer often hit the second one following close behind it.

Always watch for more than one deer.

Deer may cross anywhere and at any time; they sometimes wander into towns or even cities.

A driver who drops their guard inside town limits can meet a deer on a city street.

Deer may cross anywhere and at any time.

In which months should South Dakota drivers be most alert for deer?

October and November. In the fall deer cross roads far more often, and a deer through the windshield can kill. South Dakota Driver License Manual, p.50: “Be especially alert for deer in October and November, the months with the highest number of car/deer crashes.”