Its easy to forget on a rainy night: you see the road, but animals dont. In the dark and drizzle, wildlife is on the move: 歷 Deer mating season = reckless behavior 劣 Raccoons foraging before winter 力 Foxes teaching young to hunt 令 Skunks searching for dens Squirrels hoarding food OCTOBER = DEADLIEST MONTH: – Thousands animals killed in fall alone – Rain makes them invisible – Your visibility drops 50% – Wet roads = longer stopping distance SLOW DOWN. SAVE LIVES. Reduce speed by 10-15 mph in rain Scan road edges constantly Use high beams when safe If you see one animal, expect more Brake firmly, dont swerve They dont know what headlights mean; they just know fear.