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upthesaukee · 07-13-2012, 08:14 AM

When I was stationed at Eielson AFB AK, in our incoming safety briefing, one of the topics was driving at night and vehicle interactions with Moose. I am so glad you and your passengers are ok.

The instructor said he cannnot stress enough the need to use high beams whenever possible when driving at night, and for the same reasons stated here already. Moose are so tall that low beams only light up their legs. High beams will give a better look at the whole animal, and if he is looking at you may allow you to see his eyes. He also said to be aware of the reflectors along the side of the road appearing and then disappearing. Good chance that something blocked the reflectors.

The pictures are amazing and again thankful for no serious injuries.

07-13-2012, 08:14 AM	#9
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,552 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,401 Thanked 1,919 Times in 1,062 Posts	High Beams on.. When I was stationed at Eielson AFB AK, in our incoming safety briefing, one of the topics was driving at night and vehicle interactions with Moose. I am so glad you and your passengers are ok. The instructor said he cannnot stress enough the need to use high beams whenever possible when driving at night, and for the same reasons stated here already. Moose are so tall that low beams only light up their legs. High beams will give a better look at the whole animal, and if he is looking at you may allow you to see his eyes. He also said to be aware of the reflectors along the side of the road appearing and then disappearing. Good chance that something blocked the reflectors. The pictures are amazing and again thankful for no serious injuries. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!