Mobility and Sustainability.

Many people die every year or are seriously injured in accidents with game. The risk of an accident is particularly high at dawn and dusk and on quiet country roads.

And even someone who drives carefully and paying attention can often not prevent a collision. Because drivers and motorcyclists usually only have a very small chance of evading an animal suddenly running out of the woods. If a collision cannot be prevented the consequences are usually devastating. Even a deer weighing 20 kg (44 lb) hit by a car driving at 100 km/h (62 mph) achieve a force of a tonne in the collision.

Odour Fences Keep Animals Away from the Roads
Electronic warning systems or so-called odour fences can help to keep the game away from the road. And very recently little containers with foul-smelling odours have been used on hazardous roads to at least keep the game back for a short time. As a result, drivers have the chance to see the animals at an early stage and to slow down in time.

You must always remember this:

• In wooded areas in particular: pay attention to game crossing signs, reduce your speed, be ready to brake, keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front and keep you eyes on the edges of the road.
• If an animal suddenly appears at the edge of the road, brake immediately, sound the horn and, if necessary, switch from full beam to dipped headlights.
• Game is rarely alone. If one animal crosses the road, you must expect more.
• If a collision cannot be avoided, hold on to the steering wheel and drive on. Risky swerves often end in a ditch or in oncoming traffic and can be fatal.
• An accident with game must be reported immediately to the police or the forestry authorities. Secure the accident site with the warning triangle. Never take the injured animal with you, because in many countries you risk prosecution for poaching.