You wouldn't do that here in South Texas, because it would probably be a rattle snake. We slam on the brakes alright, right on top of'em.Lovely snake! If ever I see a snake on the road I slam on the brakes, jump out and catch it (don't want them to get run over). Depending on the area, I either release it in a safe place or bring it back to my house. As a result we have some very nice snakes here and they really do help to cut down on the rodent population.