What should you do if an animal runs in front of your vehicle?

When an animal runs in front of your vehicle, the safest response is to use caution and brake if necessary while avoiding swerving. This approach helps maintain control of the vehicle, reducing the risk of losing traction or rolling over, which can happen if a driver swerves suddenly.

Braking allows you to slow down and assess the situation, giving the animal a chance to move out of the way while also minimizing potential harm to both yourself and the animal. Swerving can result in collisions with other vehicles, roadside obstacles, or even a loss of vehicle control.

Using your horn to scare the animal may not always be effective, as animals often react unpredictably. Accelerating could lead to a more serious accident if you hit the animal or lose control of the vehicle. Therefore, the prudent course of action is to brake carefully without making any sudden maneuvers.