Dangerous pedestrians
By emisle
@emisle (3822)
Ireland
December 20, 2006 5:49pm CST
Okay, before i was able to drive i never appreciated just how much danger pedestrians put themselves in, and many lead to accidents.
One day I was driving along a road and had to slow down to let a car out of a parking lot, than as i was speeding up these 2 young cyclists ahead of me were cycling on the road. Suddenly 1 of the lads swerved right out in front of me! I had to slam on the brakes and was thankful that i'd had to slow down a few seconds earlier.
Has anyone experienced anything like this?
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6 responses
@BittyBiddy (2903)
• Ireland
30 Dec 06
I think the worse thing is when people walk along in the dark along country roads and don't wear reflective clothing, or carry lights. It's impossible to see them.
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@BittyBiddy (2903)
• Ireland
30 Dec 06
The loopers walking along the road can be fairly "twisty" too after staggering out of the local at all hours. LOL!
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@kids91911 (4363)
• United States
21 Dec 06
Yes the kids where we live know you are behind them and they just stay there. They don't move.
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@working4theweekend (2403)
• United States
20 Dec 06
I've almost gotten hit several times, I hope that I stay out of everyone's way when I'm walking or on a bike. In California, it's a $75 fine for jaywalking b/c there are so many accidents out there, which are actually the pedestrian's fault.
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@emisle (3822)
• Ireland
21 Dec 06
yah i nearly got myself knocked down a few weeks ago, i was in my college town and didn't realise it was a 2 lane road, long story short, the traffic had stopped for red light, i stepped out, and a car coming up in the 'turn right lane' ran over my foot! I was so lucky, a 2nd earlier and who knows?
@Lydia1901 (16351)
• United States
29 Dec 06
Yep, they are everywhere. Thankfully, I haven't hit anyone yet too.
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