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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]you miss the point. Legally, you do have the right of way. Pedestrians have to more defensive, because you’re not in car. You have to be more vigilant so you don’t die[/quote]

No, we get your point. I just wonder why you and others keep making it. There is not a person over the age of 3 or so who doesn't understand that getting hit by a car can kill you. Which is why the burden is on drivers to not kill people with their cars.[/quote]Lol. You said you get the point, while clearly explaining that you don’t. Number 1, I’m a slow driver that almost pisses people off. I don’t get distracted in my car. You leave the burden to the millions of drivers and millions of different personalities out there or do what some of us suggest, make eye contact, make sure that car is stopping. Do what you want, I’m trying to tell you that I see these head in the clouds pedestrians all the time. I won’t take them out. Someone will. I’m a great driver [/quote]

But "make eye contact" doesn't work.

And as for "make sure that the car is stopping" - You know what behavior is most effective in getting car drivers to stop? Aggressively walking out into the street - exactly what you are advising people to not do. And you know what is least effective? Doing what you are advising people to do.[/quote]

OMG, do you have a death wish?  Go ahead and aggressively walk out in the street without looking both ways.  Your mom will then put a leash on you if you don't die first.  BTW, impressive a toddler can read and type.[/quote]

Nobody is talking about walking out into the street without looking both ways.

But the fact is that if you stand on the side of the road waiting for drivers to stop, you will be standing there for a long time - because most drivers won't stop, even the law says that they have to.

Your advice for safe walking basically boils down to "Don't walk anywhere with any convenience; or, better yet, just don't walk anywhere at all."[/quote]This is like talking to a wall. The drivers have to stop because they are going to have a red light, however, make sure everyone is fully stopped before you listen to your walk signal. I see pedestrians do crazy stuff, as if they are wearing a shield of armor [/quote]

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