Deer will stand alongside the road, watching you intently, calculating their crossing to precisely coincide with your arrival. Rapidly slowing before your approach confuses them, throws off their timing, and they'll usually bolt across early.
Squirrels will do the same thing, but it's more of a contest with them. Same slowdown procedure, just let him win.
Black Angus bulls will step out in the middle of the road early, and turn to face you. This is a stare-down contest. While slowing, stand up on your pegs (to appear larger), and stare back. They'll usually back down and slowly saunter to the side. If not, slowly rolling up to him, and exchanging loud grunts, should get him to move.
If it's an Armadillo, still do the slowdown thing, but don't try to swerve. They reposition themselves so you'll hit them anyway. They have the traction efficiency of a bowling ball, and if you're in the middle of a swerve, you'll just go down. Firmly grip the handlebar, knees gripping on the tank, you'll be getting some air time...
Squirrels will do the same thing, but it's more of a contest with them. Same slowdown procedure, just let him win.
Black Angus bulls will step out in the middle of the road early, and turn to face you. This is a stare-down contest. While slowing, stand up on your pegs (to appear larger), and stare back. They'll usually back down and slowly saunter to the side. If not, slowly rolling up to him, and exchanging loud grunts, should get him to move.
If it's an Armadillo, still do the slowdown thing, but don't try to swerve. They reposition themselves so you'll hit them anyway. They have the traction efficiency of a bowling ball, and if you're in the middle of a swerve, you'll just go down. Firmly grip the handlebar, knees gripping on the tank, you'll be getting some air time...