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Do Deer Warning Whistles Really Work?

Alexander Ross • • 7 min read
Do Deer Warning Whistles Really Work?
"Unfortunately, there is no hard evidence that deer whistles work – that deer can actually hear the whistles or, if they do, that they're turned away from the road," says Russ Rader, spokesman for the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Understanding when you're most likely to hit a deer is important.

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Just so, do deer whistles on cars actually work?

While there are no studies that show deer whistles work, that doesn't mean there haven't been any studies on the matter. While deer can hear higher frequencies than humans, studies have shown that the range of sounds which deer hear the best fall below the frequencies generated by some deer whistles.

how do you stop deer from hitting your car? To avoid hitting a deer, use these defensive driving tips

  1. Be especially attentive during peak deer hours.
  2. Use extra caution when driving through deer-crossing zones.
  3. Know that deer seldom run alone.
  4. Use high beam headlights if driving at night, when there is no oncoming traffic.

Secondly, at what speed do deer whistles work?

Air velocity whistles were mounted onto different vehicles, which were then operated at controlled speeds of between 30 and 45 miles per hour.

Can a deer whistle?

They're called deer whistles and can be purchased for less than $10 online or at an auto shop. Once attached to the front bumper or grill of your car, they're supposed to emit a sound that alerts deer and scares them off. Researchers tested six different whistles, finding deer can hear them, but it's likely too late.

Related Question Answers

Why do deer jump out in front of cars?

Deer have more photoreceptors in the retina. This means they have phenomenal night vision. But it also makes them susceptible to freezing in the road when they look directly into oncoming headlights; they don't move because they, literally, are blinded by the light.

What do you do if a deer runs out in front of your car?

Stay buckled, avoid swerving, heed deer crossing signs, and if you do see a deer, slow down without slamming the brakes and sound the horn. Some people argue that — if a collision is unavoidable — accelerate to shift the vehicle weight to the rear and raise the front angle of the vehicle.
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