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displacedinMN · 10-27-2012, 05:15 PM

Ironically-in the MPLS paper today

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1-in-80 chance of hitting a deer here

Updated: October 27, 2012 - 4:32 PM

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Deer, Cedar Creek Conservation Area, Anoka County Parks.

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Minnesota drivers have a nearly 1-in-80 chance of hitting a deer in the next year, making this the eighth-mostlikely state for such collisions. Minnesota actually dropped from sixth to eighth in the last year, falling behind Wisconsin, which stayed at No. 7.

The statistics come from an analysis prepared by the State Farm insurance company using Federal Highway Administration data.

South Dakota moved from third to second on the list with 1-in-68 odds. Iowa dropped from No. 2 to No. 3 with 1-in-71.9 chances. West Virginia was No. 1 with odds of 1 in 40.

The insurer offered some tips to avoid deer:

•They travel in herds. If you see one deer, watch for more.

•Be extra vigilant from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., prime time for deer crashes.

•Pay attention to deer crossing signs. (because deer only cross there-maybe they should move them to more obvious areas so the deer would know to cross at a better space-sarcasm font needed)

•Use high-beam brights in deer areas.

•If a crash is inevitable, don't swerve. You might hit a moving car head-on, which would be worse in most cases.

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displacedinMN It was not a fair catch Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Correcting papers Casino cash: $2942630	Ironically-in the MPLS paper today Home Local 1-in-80 chance of hitting a deer here Updated: October 27, 2012 - 4:32 PM hide Deer, Cedar Creek Conservation Area, Anoka County Parks. Photo: Tony Peterson, Star Tribune photo galleries view larger 0 comments resize text increase font size print buy reprints Minnesota drivers have a nearly 1-in-80 chance of hitting a deer in the next year, making this the eighth-mostlikely state for such collisions. Minnesota actually dropped from sixth to eighth in the last year, falling behind Wisconsin, which stayed at No. 7. The statistics come from an analysis prepared by the State Farm insurance company using Federal Highway Administration data. South Dakota moved from third to second on the list with 1-in-68 odds. Iowa dropped from No. 2 to No. 3 with 1-in-71.9 chances. West Virginia was No. 1 with odds of 1 in 40. The insurer offered some tips to avoid deer: •They travel in herds. If you see one deer, watch for more. •Be extra vigilant from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., prime time for deer crashes. •Pay attention to deer crossing signs. (because deer only cross there-maybe they should move them to more obvious areas so the deer would know to cross at a better space-sarcasm font needed) •Use high-beam brights in deer areas. •If a crash is inevitable, don't swerve. You might hit a moving car head-on, which would be worse in most cases. __________________ #investigatecarlcheffers Last edited by displacedinMN; 10-27-2012 at 05:36 PM..
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