When should you be most vigilant about watching for animals?

When should you be most vigilant about watching for animals?

• A. At dawn and dusk
• B. At noon
• C. In the middle of the night
• D. In heavy rain

Answer: (A)

Be most vigilant during dawn and dusk because wildlife are most active then and visibility is at its trickiest. Many animals, including deer and elk common in Alberta, move onto roads to feed or drink as light levels are changing. The low sun creates glare and long shadows that make it harder to spot animals until they’re very close, and their shapes can blend with the surroundings. So you should slow down, scan the shoulders and far ahead, and be ready to stop quickly if you see movement or hear something surprising. While other times can be hazardous (like heavy rain or darkness), the combination of high animal activity and reduced visibility makes dawn and dusk the period you’re most likely to encounter animals.

Be most vigilant during dawn and dusk because wildlife are most active then and visibility is at its trickiest. Many animals, including deer and elk common in Alberta, move onto roads to feed or drink as light levels are changing. The low sun creates glare and long shadows that make it harder to spot animals until they’re very close, and their shapes can blend with the surroundings. So you should slow down, scan the shoulders and far ahead, and be ready to stop quickly if you see movement or hear something surprising. While other times can be hazardous (like heavy rain or darkness), the combination of high animal activity and reduced visibility makes dawn and dusk the period you’re most likely to encounter animals.