Re:Why are cars killing more pedestrians?
by cameronbrown on Sunday October 06, 2019 @01:54PM
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> She started to cross because the crosswalk indicated she was allowed to, but a car was running the red light at the same time.
Hmm. I've found far too often drivers ignore right of way of pedestrians unless you start walking, that being said running a red light is worse.
> I refuse to get out of the way of another pedestrian who is staring at their phone
Agreed, and to avoid seeming aggressive I usually stop immediately in front of them, which usually triggers an 'oh! sorry' if they bump into or come close.
Side note, maybe I am a dick, but I refuse to get out of the way of another pedestrian who is staring at their phone. Just a pet peeve of mine, but I really dislike when people move around without being aware of their surroundings, as if it's everyone else's responsibility to make way for them. (Children and people I could hurt just by bumping into them get a pass.)