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Steve Dallas · 02-16-2010, 02:12 AM

Was heading home from my mom's after going up to show her the new car and visit for a while. She liked the car...she's 76 now, but appreciates a nice ride. She lives up in Anacortes, Washington.

Anyways, I was headed south on Route 20 on Whidbey Island as I figured I'd enjoy the drive back on something other than the Interstate. It was about 8pm, and dark. Not a lot of traffic, but I had just passed 3 cars so I didn't have my brights on yet.

As soon as the traffic passed I saw a deer in the right 1/4 of the lane, just standing there. No oncoming traffic, and had only an instant to slalom around the deer. Car handled nice, even though the road was wet from some rain. I probably missed the deer by 6-8 inches. The deer was facing towards the side of the road and never moved.

Definately got the adrenaline going. I'm not sure I could have avoided the deer in another car like my Impala which is nowhere near as sure-footed a car.

02-16-2010, 02:12 AM	#1
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	Close call Was heading home from my mom's after going up to show her the new car and visit for a while. She liked the car...she's 76 now, but appreciates a nice ride. She lives up in Anacortes, Washington. Anyways, I was headed south on Route 20 on Whidbey Island as I figured I'd enjoy the drive back on something other than the Interstate. It was about 8pm, and dark. Not a lot of traffic, but I had just passed 3 cars so I didn't have my brights on yet. As soon as the traffic passed I saw a deer in the right 1/4 of the lane, just standing there. No oncoming traffic, and had only an instant to slalom around the deer. Car handled nice, even though the road was wet from some rain. I probably missed the deer by 6-8 inches. The deer was facing towards the side of the road and never moved. Definately got the adrenaline going. I'm not sure I could have avoided the deer in another car like my Impala which is nowhere near as sure-footed a car. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime. Last edited by Steve Dallas; 02-16-2010 at 02:25 AM.