October marks the beginning of deer mating season and AAA encourages drivers to use caution on the roads to avoid becoming involved in a collision with a deer. Each year nationally, more than one million crashes are caused by deer.

Each year Kansas drivers experience 10,000 vehicle deer collisions.

AAA offers tips to reduce the likelihood of being involved in a vehicle – deer crash.

–Scan the road and shoulders ahead of you.

–Use high beam headlights if there’s no oncoming traffic.

–If a collision is unavoidable, apply the brakes firmly and remain in your lane.

–Be extra cautious at dawn and dusk.

–Drivers should always wear a seat belt and remain awake, alert, and sober.