According to the Box Elder County Sheriff's office about 3/5 of accidents in Sardine Canyon involve wildlife-
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While driving this fall, AAA insurance agents recommend drivers keep the following tips in mind to stay safe on
roadways:
- Scan the road and shoulders ahead of you. Looking ahead helps provide enough reaction time if a deer is
spotted. Also, remember deer often move in groups, so when there is one deer, there are usually more
in the area.
- Use high beam headlights if there is no oncoming traffic. Deer may be spotted sooner when using
high beams allowing time to slow down, move over or beep to scare the deer away from the road.
- If a collision is unavoidable, press the brakes firmly and remain in your lane. Swerving to avoid a deer
can often cause a more serious crash or result in drivers losing control of vehicles.
- Drivers should always wear a seat belt and drivers should remain awake, alert and sober.
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