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Old 01-14-2024, 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by jimjamuser View Post
Women are the kick-butt, aggressive drivers because they have long been relegated to 2nd class citizenship in the US. For example, women relative to men were making average wage gains before the Pandemic, but lost all wage gains during and after Covid (which actually is NOT over). Therefore WOMEN have MORE frustrations to take out while behind the wheel. Also, the cart makes them somewhat anonymous.
..........A recent article stated that BOTH men and women are speeding, drinking and driving, and engaging in distracted driving at greater frequency after Covid, which appears to have somewhat changed society toward more risky behavior.
............Personally, I walk on the left side and I step onto the grass EVERY TIME a vehicle of any type approaches.
Bingo! This is exactly what I expect of pedestrians. This is solely for the pedestrian's safety and it is very smart behavior. As for my driving on MMPs and Diamond lanes.......I have always given way to pedestrians. It has been quite a ride reading the responses to my initial post on this thread. Do you honestly think I would plow into an obstacle of any sort (pedestrian included)? Of course not. I will always go around them when it is safe to do so.

It's been a fun ride.
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