When an animal suddenly runs in front of your vehicle, you should:
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Concentrate on regaining control of the vehicle before, during, and after the collision with the animal.
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Swerve off the roadway.
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Be patient.
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Swerve into oncoming traffic to avoid the collision.
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Explanation
If an animal suddenly runs out in front of your vehicle and a collision is inevitable, you must not swerve to avoid hitting it. Instead, focus on keeping your vehicle under control and on the roadway. You should only brake hard to try to avoid the animal if you are certain there are no vehicles behind you. If the crash involves a large animal, such as a bear, deer, or farm animal, report it to the police.
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