Why do deer freeze in headlights?

Question

Why do deer freeze in headlights?

Answer 1

So it is easier to hit them and turn them into food.  MMMMM Tasty.

Answer 2

well, when you have a bright light shine in your face, dont you stare in it for a while?

and then it blinds you and hurts your eyes.

deer are also animals so that makes them stupider.

Answer 3

Part of this response is to avoid detection my what they perceive might be a predator.  Sadly this can lead to the deer being struck by the vehicle.

This isn't a uniform response though.  In Washington State's San Juan Islands, the deer there move off into the brush along the side of the road when they hear traffic or spot lights moving down the road.

Answer 4

They're blinded by the glare of the lights .

Answer 5

It blinds you. then you freeze

Answer 6

there really looking at the person who is going to kill them