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I refer to those instances where a small animal crosses in front of your vehicle - assume from a hedge, so no warning at all.
I base it pretty much purely on threat to my vehicle/myself. That is a function of size of animal, my speed, road conditions and what is behind me/how close.
Had a rabbit hop in front of my car on motorway at 70mph - didn't even slow, far too dangerous.
The actual prompt for this was a driver (Honda civic) performing an emergency stop from 60 to 0 for a baby pheasant (~10 inches tall) on a country road - I considered that reckless, even though while following behind, I was able to stop without issue.
I drive a Renault Clio.
I base it pretty much purely on threat to my vehicle/myself. That is a function of size of animal, my speed, road conditions and what is behind me/how close.
Had a rabbit hop in front of my car on motorway at 70mph - didn't even slow, far too dangerous.
The actual prompt for this was a driver (Honda civic) performing an emergency stop from 60 to 0 for a baby pheasant (~10 inches tall) on a country road - I considered that reckless, even though while following behind, I was able to stop without issue.
I drive a Renault Clio.