Evasive Maneuvers when towing
I have been travel trailering for several years now. I always try to think of what to do in certain situations on the road. I have always tried to remember certain key things when towing. (1) I ca...
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When it comes t other drivers, I think everyone else (the OP included) has it covered.
When it comes to wildlife, I have a 'One Meal Policy:' If I can eat the critter/object/thing in the road in one meal, I don't even think about taking evasive actions. On larger animals, like dogs, deer, etc. my policy is to brake as much/hard as is practical for the conditions, and hit it if necessary. I know it'll do some damage, but likely not as much as parking the rig in the ditch will. For the largest of the critters (bear, moose, elk, elephants), the law of tonnage wins-out. I'll do what I can to avoid them.
When it comes to wildlife, I have a 'One Meal Policy:' If I can eat the critter/object/thing in the road in one meal, I don't even think about taking evasive actions. On larger animals, like dogs, deer, etc. my policy is to brake as much/hard as is practical for the conditions, and hit it if necessary. I know it'll do some damage, but likely not as much as parking the rig in the ditch will. For the largest of the critters (bear, moose, elk, elephants), the law of tonnage wins-out. I'll do what I can to avoid them.
