Almost hit a deer

[inot2old]

I was driving the Cuda home from a cruise-in about dusk tonight & a small deer ran out right in front of me.     Luckily I wasn't going very fast because I was on our small road about 1/2 mile from my house.  I still locked up the brakes & missed it by about 3 feet.  It probably wouldn't have done too much damage, but even messing up the grill or headlight bezels on these cars is expensive.  Thats one reason I try not to drive the cuda after dark.

[70340e]

your not the only one that dont drive after dark

[fantum]

Been there, done that - scared the he!! out of me too.  Glad all is okay.  Now. pop the top on a cold one, sit back and enjoy some time here with friends.

[plumcrazy704406]

 

is the frezzer full?
   
 

[ozrt4406]

OVER HERE WE UNDERSTAND YOURE PAIN ....................AFTER DARK THE KANGAROOS ARE A REAL MENACE.

[JayBee]

WOW, that's one close call, glad to hear you missed it. Seems like someone up above may have been looking out for you.

[71bigblock]

Yikes!  Thats pretty close.   

About a month ago I was driving home later than expected, I didnt want to when it was dark, but I did.  Sure enough, deer crossed the road about 100 feet in front of me.  Not nearly as close, but still scary trying to slow down a 37 year old car that fast. 

[Moparal]

I hit a snake in my barracuda last night. Not sure if he popped or not.  Glad you missed the deer   BAMbie

[Moparpena]

I did that same last night.

I was driving at highway next to my farm with my daily driver. Speed was 60mph. I looked to the side window to just see my house and when I turned my eyes to the road again, there was average size deer just crossing highway fornt of my bumber. I hit the brake pedal with force and abs started to work on wet road. Deer ran in to the field and I kept going straight by the way. After that I was no tired at all 

If I had looked one second more my house, I bet my car and I would be in worse condition now.

Too familiar neighbourhood makes people less focused.

[Chryco Psycho]

deer often travel in pairs , it has been my experience to miss the first one easily but the second one 
 Gald you missed it at least 

[71ChallengerSE]

Here is what it looks like when you hit a deer in a 'cuda

[bb71challenger]

That last pic makes you want to cry. 

[Topcat]

I've often wondered if these actually work.

http://www.sav-a-life.com/Deeralert_intro.htm?gclid=CIOMwovMuJUCFSAUagodfR5sQQ

I once hit a deer in my car. After I hit it, I watched it run away. The front end on my commuter car was toast.

[bb71challenger]

I've often wondered if these actually work.

http://www.sav-a-life.com/Deeralert_intro.htm?gclid=CIOMwovMuJUCFSAUagodfR5sQQ

I once hit a deer in my car. After I hit it, I watched it run away. The front end on my commuter car was toast.

Yeah I have heard that they do. I hit a deer with my 75 Cordoba long ago. The deer didnt get up, the Cordoba was fine and this was at 55-60. One good thing about driving a land yacht.