How should you handle an animal in the roadway?

When you encounter an animal in the roadway, the safest and most responsible action is to slow down and steer to avoid it. This approach prioritizes safety for both the driver and the animal. Increasing your speed to pass quickly may result in a collision, which can cause serious injury to the driver, passengers, or the animal. Honking your horn in an attempt to scare the animal away may not effectively influence the animal's behavior and can also be dangerous if it startles the animal into running into traffic. Ignoring it, especially when you're in a hurry, can lead to disastrous consequences as the risk of a collision increases significantly. Therefore, slowing down and carefully navigating around the animal is the best practice to ensure safety for everyone involved.