If there’s an animal grazing on the side of the road as you approach, then at best the whistle is just going to startle them, and they could go in any direction, including into your path.
Ya, deer are not smart. I’ve had deer literally run towards me and into the side of my semi truck in an attempt to “get away.” I saw it coming from about a quarter mile away, and it just kept running towards me. I even blew the horn a few times. I was basically at a stop when it bumped into me. (It survived, but probably was feeling very stupid later.) And this was still during daylight hours. I’ve also had one trip over the hood of my car while stopped.
I can only assume wherever they think is a safe spot when they panic they’ll potentially bolt towards it, despite anything or anyone in the way.
This is my understanding.
If there’s an animal grazing on the side of the road as you approach, then at best the whistle is just going to startle them, and they could go in any direction, including into your path.
Ya, deer are not smart. I’ve had deer literally run towards me and into the side of my semi truck in an attempt to “get away.” I saw it coming from about a quarter mile away, and it just kept running towards me. I even blew the horn a few times. I was basically at a stop when it bumped into me. (It survived, but probably was feeling very stupid later.) And this was still during daylight hours. I’ve also had one trip over the hood of my car while stopped.
I can only assume wherever they think is a safe spot when they panic they’ll potentially bolt towards it, despite anything or anyone in the way.
Bucks will actively try to attack vehicles. They are not only dumb, but especially aggressive during mating season