It's bound to happen. When learning to drive, I was taught to be on the look out for possible kids or other pedestrians that might run or step out onto the road. Years of driving in Vermont taught me to be on the look out for wildlife that might step/run out. I was also taught to know where the other vehicles around me were and to know my possible "outs" should I need one. It's saved me from mishaps many a time.
I knew of a women who swerved to avoid a raccoon and ended up flipping her car and ended up paralyzed from the neck down. Driving is a heady adult responsibility. Glad so many people pay attention and for the slower speed limits especially with all the visitors we get and those with slower reactions or awareness here. I bet it's still much safer here then in many places.
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