Unfortunately, pre-sunrise driving is now the norm for our bus drivers, students, and teachers as we come in to school. The dark road conditions, with just enough light on the horizon to affect night vision, make for some tricky driving. This is especially the case when dark-coated moose cross the highway.
Tragically, this was the case this morning for one of our (thankfully student-free) buses. Trevor and I noticed that traffic was behaving strangely on the highway just past where we turn on it. I saw the bus off to the side and a semi on the other, but it wasn't until I was nearly on top of it that I saw the moose lying in the middle of the road. The front driver's side section of the bus was gone. According to Janelle, they were still cleaning up at the time she had to take the boys to school.
I've had my share of animal vs. vehicle accidents. Even the smallest ones have been unpleasant. However, the idea of hitting a moose is considerably more concerning ... frightening even. As much as I love driving Mera (my Prius), my one worry is getting into an accident with something that could plow right through the car and into the cab. I feel bad enough for the animals involved without the fear for my family's and my own lives added to it.
Especially with winter approaching, I need to take greater care in my driving and not let hurry or distractions endanger our safety.
Tragically, this was the case this morning for one of our (thankfully student-free) buses. Trevor and I noticed that traffic was behaving strangely on the highway just past where we turn on it. I saw the bus off to the side and a semi on the other, but it wasn't until I was nearly on top of it that I saw the moose lying in the middle of the road. The front driver's side section of the bus was gone. According to Janelle, they were still cleaning up at the time she had to take the boys to school.
I've had my share of animal vs. vehicle accidents. Even the smallest ones have been unpleasant. However, the idea of hitting a moose is considerably more concerning ... frightening even. As much as I love driving Mera (my Prius), my one worry is getting into an accident with something that could plow right through the car and into the cab. I feel bad enough for the animals involved without the fear for my family's and my own lives added to it.
Especially with winter approaching, I need to take greater care in my driving and not let hurry or distractions endanger our safety.
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