Laughing about other people's driving skills something relatively common. Americans will laugh at Russian road rage videos, and Russians will laugh at stupid police chases in America. However, there's nothing to laugh about when you're looking at hundred of kilos of herbivore straight in front of your car.
Russia's Northern regions are well populated with moose (also called Eurasian elk). The European moose was native to most temperate areas before it was hunted on an industrial scale. The ones that remain have to deal with their habitat being cut up by motorways.
As a result of this, it's inevitable that some will end up being hit by cars. Believe it or not, moose/elk crash tests are routinely conducted by many carmakers, including Ford, Opel and especially Volvo. Fully grown male "bulls" can weigh up to 700 kg (1,500 lb) and female "cows" reach 360 kg (790 lb). Because they are so tall, the impact with the body happens at roof level, not at the bumper where cars are strongest.
As a result of this, it's inevitable that some will end up being hit by cars. Believe it or not, moose/elk crash tests are routinely conducted by many carmakers, including Ford, Opel and especially Volvo. Fully grown male "bulls" can weigh up to 700 kg (1,500 lb) and female "cows" reach 360 kg (790 lb). Because they are so tall, the impact with the body happens at roof level, not at the bumper where cars are strongest.
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