Drivers warned of deer crash risk as clocks go back:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-29754622
Top tips from Scottish National Heritage:
SNH tips for drivers
Try not to suddenly swerve to avoid hitting a deer. A collision into oncoming traffic could be even worse.
Only break sharply and stop if there is no danger of being hit by following or oncoming traffic. Try to come to a stop as far away from the animals as possible to allow them to leave the roadside without panic, and use your hazard warning lights.
Be aware that more deer may cross after the one or two you first see, as deer often travel in groups.
After dark, use full-beams when there is no oncoming traffic, as this will illuminate the eyes of deer on or near a roadway and give you more time to react. But dim your headlights when you see a deer so you don't startle it.
Report any deer-vehicle collisions to the police, who will contact the local person who can best help with an injured deer at the roadside. Do not approach an injured deer yourself - it may be dangerous.
Nothing about actually bothering to slow down so you might avoid or lessen the impact of a collision!!!
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