The Wisconsin Department of Transportation and its Division of State Patrol are calling for drivers to slow down and be alert while driving over the next several weeks. According to the DOT, deer-vehicle crashes peak during late October and early November as bucks pursue potential mates. Officials recommend that drivers slow down, eliminate distractions and make sure all vehicle occupants wear seat belts. They also recommend keeping an eye out for multiple deer if you see one cross a road. If a collision with a deer is unavoidable, officials said you should break firmly and stay in your lane because swerving to avoid the deer could result in loss of control and ultimately a more serious crash.
