What should you do if you encounter an animal in the road?

Slowing down and maneuvering to avoid the animal when it is safe is the best course of action because it prioritizes both your safety and the safety of the animal. Animals can behave unpredictably, and quick movements can lead to accidents. By reducing your speed, you give yourself more time to assess the situation and react appropriately. Maneuvering allows you to steer around the animal safely without risking a collision with it or other vehicles, which could occur if you were to speed up or abruptly stop. This approach helps prevent injury to both the driver and the animal while maintaining control of the vehicle.