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Shavkat @Shavkat (141905) • Philippines 25 Aug 23

It sounds like common sense that walking while texting can endanger ourselves. The obvious fact is still being ignored by some people. A perfect example is my friend, who was hit by a car for this reason. It was a big lesson for...

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Funny Signage: 'Ped Xing'

Shavkat @Shavkat (141905) • Philippines 22 Dec 21

I am not sure in your country if they are using signage called 'Ped Xing.' Don't be surprised about it and not dare think who created such a short form of 'Pedestrian Crossing.' It sounds like a Chinese name, right? I was laughing...

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Look Both Ways

allen0187 @allen0187 (59745) • Philippines 23 Mar 21

Very simple yet very effective reminder on how we deal with matters in our daily lives. Possibly, the first lesson my folks taught me when outside, before crossing a street, 'Look both ways. Make sure there are no incoming...

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How a small gesture can make a big difference

The Horse @TheHorse (238306) • Walnut Creek, California 5 Feb 20

The other day, I was driving and came to a stop sign. A middle-aged man was standing on the curb, trying to decide whether to cross now, or let me clear. I gave him a quick wave and he proceeded into the crosswalk. As he...

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For Senior Citizen and Disabled Persons Use Only...

[eds] @ZedSmart (19839) • Philippines 26 Sep 19

That is a clear signage to both ends of the lanes in a particular mall here. But why these able persons using it as well? It cause to more congested and delay of traffic. I don’t know. It’s not difficult to understand and even...

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Omaha man insists he is not a hero for saving a young lady from dying

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122151) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 11 Jul 19

I really like an average person who is in the right place at the right time who decides to engage in an act of saving the life of another person. On Tuesday evening at the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge in Omaha Nebraska a young man...

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Have you ever encountered a drunk pedestrian?

Pitstop @pitstop (15551) • Australia 31 Oct 18

A drunk pedestrian is almost as dangerous as a drunk driver. Have you ever encountered a drink pedestrian who argued with you? A few months ago I was driving late at night with trucks all around me and encountered this drunk...

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Eating on the Walking Mall of Old Town, Winchester, VA

Wendy @jerzgirl (9384) • United States 15 Jun 18

We drove around Winchester to see what it had to offer and discovered their Walking Mall, an entire street that is closed to vehicular traffic. It was great. I just wish I could have walked it. For some reason, my body decided to...

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The motorist kindness

LK2018 @Letranknight2015 (52665) • Philippines 7 Sep 17

Another video was shared to me in FB and this time it was record by a person who saw the whole thing. The contains a motorist assisting an elderly woman crossing the road. Not thinking what would happen to his motor. He assisted...

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Obeying traffic rules?

asdomencil @asdomencil (4265) • Philippines 18 Nov 12

There places that I noticed some drivers and motorist does not follow traffic rules. This happens when there are no authorities being seen in that place. However, if there are policemen or traffic enforcers, they are willing to...

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If you were to encounter an accident. . .

dorannmwin @dorannmwin (36392) • United States 15 Oct 12

This evening Paul and I were on our way home from dropping Angie off at the detention center (only two more weeks to go). Well, we were on a main road that runs through the center of the main university here in town and traffic...

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Scooter almost hit me

LetranKnight25 @LetranKnight25 (33117) • Philippines 16 Aug 12

Hello there, I was on my way home coming from my brothers house because he needed the cage for his new puppy. damn it was hard since it was a big I had to commute. just looked both sides of the ride, and it was clear I...

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afraid to cross the road

luisaR @luisaR (452) • Philippines 8 Jun 12

I am 33 now, I know I am old but why I am afraid to cross the street or road with cars passing by. I wasn't like this when I was younger. there is no incident that traumatize me. this affects some situation that I need to do. I'd...

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Most drivers ignore the pedestrian crossing sign

kingparker @kingparker (9673) • United States 10 Nov 11

From what I see and experience, I saw most drivers would ignore the pedestrian signs, and stop at convenience even though a sign indicated "stop for pedestrian". I saw some drivers keep on going if there is only one or two...

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Cross Road TEXTING call Kill you!

LetranKnight25 @LetranKnight25 (33117) • Philippines 7 Sep 11

Most Specially if you're walking on the street crossing with hundreds of undisciplined raging drivers. This isn't new but shouldn't we be focus more on the ROAD while crossing instead of doing something else...

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When did you learn how to cross the street.....alone?

lady Di @lady1993 (27221) • Philippines 9 Nov 10

My close friend recently knew how to cross the street alone- she's 16. I learned to cross the street alone when I was in 5th or 6th grade.It's kind of late too..because I was always crossing the street with my mom...

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pedestrians and driving

3SnuggleBunnies @3SnuggleBunnies (16374) • United States 27 May 10

now I've known how to drive for half my life already! (gosh I feel old!) But today I was taking my hubby to work for a meeting/company event he had at work... and there was a classroom full of grade school age kids crossing the...

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Traffic control!!!

macdingolinger @macdingolinger (10385) • United States 29 Aug 09

I just ran 6 miles this morning! Yeah me!!! It is quite an accomplishment I think! The trouble here though is the traffic. I have to run down the street car tracks. I am in New Orleans near St Charles street. I occasionally cross...

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What Do You Think About Scrambled Pedestrian Intersections?

Muelitz @Muelitz (1592) • Canada 31 Aug 08

In the city they have implemented a Pedestrian Scrambled Intersection where in at a give point pedestrians can cross the intersection in any direction. I don't think this is a good idea because it will keep...

Do You Follow Pedestrian Traffic Signs?

Muelitz @Muelitz (1592) • Canada 24 Aug 08

When you are walking and about to cross the street and the sign meant for pedestrians signals you to "Do not Walk", would you cross the street if there are absolutely no cars coming and you know it is absolutely...

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