Why people don't look when they walk through a parking lot?
@Itsonlyadream (239)
February 7, 2024 2:00am CST
This is not the first time. It seems no matter where I am people just step out in front of cars and think the driver will see them, Luckily, for them we do. I can't believe my own eyes. The first thing I remember learning as a child to look both ways before you cross the street. I have been to WalMart and Demoulas Market Basket a local grocery store near me. It's like people want you to hit them. Do they realize a car weighs over four thousand pounds. The last thing I want is to hurt somebody. Never mind having to get my car fixed and my insurance go up. I am not asking a lot. When I stop to let someone walk by people forget to say thank you. I don't get that either. It is just common courtesy. That you appreciate that I stopped for you. Are people in that much of a hurry that they don't care what happens to them. Please, if you cross in front of a vehicle wave or do something. This is an accident waiting to happen. I hope I am never around to see it.
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@arunima25 (85366)
• Bangalore, India
7 Feb
I can relate to that. It has happened so many times with me. I remember a time when I waited for someone to cross the road. She didn't and I thought that she might have changed her mind. Then as soon as I started the vehicle, she jumped in front. It was a narrow escape. Thankfully the brake worked in time. She could have been killed.
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@Itsonlyadream (239)
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12 Feb
It is easy to get in a bad spot especially when people are coming out of the store constantly. Now I avoid parking close and park in the back and get exercise and walk to the front. Thank you for reading and sharing.
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@arunima25 (85366)
• Bangalore, India
14 Feb
@Itsonlyadream Yes, I can totally relate to that. I take all possible safety measures to make sure that I stay safe and so do others on the road. There are quite a few blind spots on our roads and I am extra cautious when I am near them.
@Itsonlyadream (239)
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15 Feb
@arunima25 It is nice to see courteous and careful drivers. Thank you.
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@RebeccasFarm (86766)
• United States
7 Feb
These days people feel privileged and selfish.
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@Itsonlyadream (239)
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15 Feb
Pedestrians always have the right of way. The foolish, ungrateful, self centered ... should be in a different category.
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@LadyDuck (458377)
• Switzerland
18 Feb
@Itsonlyadream - If the police notice those who look at their phones while walking, they are fined.
@Itsonlyadream (239)
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18 Feb
At least we know how bad it is so we won't be the cause of an accident. Unless over time we forget and become like them. Oh, I hope not.
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@Itsonlyadream (239)
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18 Feb
@LadyDuck Nice idea but the police today have bigger troubles to worry about. Keep thinking.Thank you.
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@lazydaizee (6738)
• United Kingdom
8 Feb
I have noticed that people do not always look where they are going as they walk through a car park. I particularly worry about children running about especially when the parents are busy on their phones.
@sharonelton (25046)
• Lichfield, England
7 Feb
I know what you mean. There is a carpark behind Iceland that I sometimes walk through on my way home. I always walk to the side and wait for any cars to go past, but I do see people walking infront of the cars!
