RACT insurance market research found 36 per cent of 18-29 year olds lacked the required knowledge to manage roadkill. 

The data showed only 49 percent of all Tasmanians felt they had the information and confidence to handle an incident. 

“I’m going to say that there’s probably a lot more people who wouldn’t know the correct things to do when handling an injured animal,” Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary director Greg Irons said. 

“Every case is different so the simple steps for people is number one, look out for your safety then give Bonorong [Wildlife Sanctuary] a call.”

RACT chief executive officer Trent Sayers said Tasmanian drivers incurred more than $5 million a year in damage fees as a result of collisions with wildlife.

He said while Tasmanian wildlife is often small in size, animals could still cause significant damage to vehicles. 

“The incident can still be quite catastrophic even with a small animal,” Mr Sayers said.  

"[At night] Drivers should travel at 60km/h under low beam lights or 80 km/h under high beam lights.”

Mr Irons said a study a study by the CSIRO showed that if drivers slowed down by 20 km/h in regional areas between dawn and dusk the chance of an animal death occurring would be reduced by half. 

“I avoid driving at dawn and dusk because I know that’s a peak time for wildlife,” Mr Irons said.

“I’ve heard of people flashing their lights [at night] when they see an animal near the road but beep the horn, that will get most animals shooting off quickly.” 

Four out of 20 devils released into Narawntapu National Park last year have died from road accidents. 

AAMI insurance data showed Launceston drivers lodged more roadkill-related insurance claims that other parts of the state in 2015. 

Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary offers 24-hour wildlife advice on 0447 264 625.