# 1 Slow down at night. You don't get there that much faster going 80 than around 60. I have had a few close calls, the last being in Arkansas last October. I was out in the middle of nowhere and a buck crossed in front of me as I was doing about 60. Almost got one in Pa. a few years ago too and in SD. at Sturgis. If you have to drive at the prime times, try to stay on the interstates and BEHIND a vehicle that is going about the same speed you want to travel. If you take the backroads where they are more plentiful, just try to be off the road at the worst times, Hope that helps and good luck.