Safety ‘Tip of the Day’ for all!!

[Sportsguy1]

Ok….here is your safety tip of the day to help you stay safe around the Villages.
People….around the town squares do NOT walk in between the golf carts or cars to cross the street!!! Use the corner cross walk areas to cross the street! Drivers are very courteous to allow you to cross at those crosswalks and that will allow you to safely get to the other side of the street! But…when you come walking into the street from in between cars and or golf carts the cars or golf carts on the street don’t always see you right away ‘jaywalking’ across the street! Just last night saw two couples nearly get hit because they just walked right across the middle of the street at Lake Sumter Landing thinking any cars or golf carts would see them and stop and allow them to cross. Again….there are crossing areas at each corner so walk a few extra steps to the corner or ‘crossing’ area and be safe! You only have to get hit once to ruin your quality of life!
That’s it….that’s your safety tip of the day! Be safe, stay safe, around the Villages!

[dewilson58]

Another....................when walking on the street or on a path, walk against traffic.

There must be a state or two in the USA which teaches to walk with traffic.
You can't see what's coming and since U R old, you can't hear what's coming.

:what:

[Arctic Fox]

People….around the town squares do NOT walk in between the golf carts or cars to cross the street!

Wise words.

I was driving in front of Lowes (off 441), where there are numerous pedestrian crossings, when a young man walked straight out from behind a wall on a "plain" section of road and shouted "We're in Florida!" when I had to jam on my brakes to avoid hitting him.

Not sure what the official ruling is, but I guess those crossings were painted just as a job creation scheme.

[BobnBev]

All good tips. :pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

[DonH57]

I have an important tip when in the villages. Look both ways before crossing a one way street here! Check twice !

[I'm Popeye!]

GET OFF THE PHONE when walking and crossing streets!

[Taltarzac725]

Ok….here is your safety tip of the day to help you stay safe around the Villages.
People….around the town squares do NOT walk in between the golf carts or cars to cross the street!!! Use the corner cross walk areas to cross the street! Drivers are very courteous to allow you to cross at those crosswalks and that will allow you to safely get to the other side of the street! But…when you come walking into the street from in between cars and or golf carts the cars or golf carts on the street don’t always see you right away ‘jaywalking’ across the street! Just last night saw two couples nearly get hit because they just walked right across the middle of the street at Lake Sumter Landing thinking any cars or golf carts would see them and stop and allow them to cross. Again….there are crossing areas at each corner so walk a few extra steps to the corner or ‘crossing’ area and be safe! You only have to get hit once to ruin your quality of life!
That’s it….that’s your safety tip of the day! Be safe, stay safe, around the Villages!

You certainly have that right.

[Pairadocs]

GET OFF THE PHONE when walking and crossing streets!

That's the best TIP OF ALL... get OFF the phone ! I just saw a lady actually WALK INTO A FOUNTAIN, did not fall into it, but fell, skinned arm, and broke cell phone. See people nearly everyday walking or driving into traffic, and people walking into traffic from BETWEEN two parked autos and so buy on the phone they appear to have no awareness of on coming traffic ? Also once witnessed a person walking the quay at a cruise port who, had they NOT bumped into a large piling while staring at their cell phone screen, would have actually fallen into the dink ! Some people seem absolutely transfixed with cellphone screens !

[Bay Kid]

Another....................when walking on the street or on a path, walk against traffic.

There must be a state or two in the USA which teaches to walk with traffic.
You can't see what's coming and since U R old, you can't hear what's coming.

:what:

That is how I tell the difference between city folks and country folks.

[ThirdOfFive]

Good tips.

Another thing...check brake and backup lights on parked vehicles when driving through parking lots. A lot of people back out of their parking spaces without really checking if traffic is coming. And another thing: a lot of those lots (Wal-Mart on 441 is one such) where the traffic lanes in the lot is one-way only. But apparently there are some folks who don't really know what those arrows painted on the pavement mean. checking BOTH ways when backing out, instead of just in the direction of oncoming traffic, can save you from a fender-bender.

[retiredguy123]

If your vehicle doesn't have a backup camera, or at least sensors that warn you of something in the rear, buy another vehicle.

[MrFlorida]

Look before you back up, I've seen so many near misses because of this.

[VApeople]

Look before you back up

Or park in a pull-through site so you don't have to back up.

At our postal station, I always back into the parking spaces.

[Arctic Fox]

And another thing: a lot of those lots (Wal-Mart on 441 is one such) where the traffic lanes in the lot is one-way only. But apparently there are some folks who don't really know what those arrows painted on the pavement mean.

...and don't get me started on those people who drive diagonally across parking lots!

[bowlingal]

I always park my cart facing out, so I don't have to back out and potentially run over someone. I also do the same with my car....much safer for you and me.

[dennisgavin]

Another....................when walking on the street or on a path, walk against traffic.

There must be a state or two in the USA which teaches to walk with traffic.
You can't see what's coming and since U R old, you can't hear what's coming.

:what:

I have to disagree. I think it makes more sense to walk where it's safest. I see people walking into oncoming cart traffic at curves that are planted right up to the blacktop. No where to go when carts come around the curve not expecting to see people in front of them. And if another cart is coming in the other direction it's a potential nightmare! If they were on the other side of the path there is about 20' of grass they can easily strip into if needed. My .02.

[DonH57]

...and don't get me started on those people who drive diagonally across parking lots!

You mean zip across the unused vast open areas of the parking lot to avoid stopping for the multitude of pedestrians causing me to stop every 3 seconds?

Guilty as charged but I only do it with clear unobstructed view because cars are doing it too!:o

[rothbear]

GET OFF THE PHONE when walking and crossing streets!

I had this happen to me a couple years ago at a Lowe's parking lot. Some guy just walked right out in front of me with his nose in his phone and as I was slamming on my brakes had the nerve to hold up his hand to tell me to stop and didn't even look up or miss a step. Couldn't even look up to make sure I saw HIM. Good thing I was only going slow and paying attention.

[Tyson]

Heres the best safety tip everybody should memorize. Right lane for exiting or going straight, left lane for going straight or going around. DO NOT GO AROUND A ROUND ABOUT FROM THE RIGHT LANE. Do that and your toast.

[Bogie Shooter]

Another....................when walking on the street or on a path, walk against traffic.

There must be a state or two in the USA which teaches to walk with traffic.
You can't see what's coming and since U R old, you can't hear what's coming.

:what:

I have to disagree. I think it makes more sense to walk where it's safest. I see people walking into oncoming cart traffic at current that are planted right up to the blacktop. No where to go when carts come around the curve not expecting to see people in front of them. And if another cart is coming in the other direction it's a potential nightmare! If they were on the other side of the path there is about 20' of grass they can easily strip into if needed. My .02.
You point out a common sense exception, however, otherwise walk on left facing traffic.

[Stu from NYC]

If your vehicle doesn't have a backup camera, or at least sensors that warn you of something in the rear, buy another vehicle.

Or pull up to the next spot on pull thru spot.

[Bay Kid]

Texting and walking.

[mikeycereal]

I had this happen to me a couple years ago at a Lowe's parking lot. Some guy just walked right out in front of me with his nose in his phone and as I was slamming on my brakes had the nerve to hold up his hand to tell me to stop and didn't even look up or miss a step. Couldn't even look up to make sure I saw HIM. Good thing I was only going slow and paying attention.

Reminds me of a similar situation about 15 years ago. I had a 30-yr old dude step off the store sidewalk into the non-busy parking lot road about 10 feet in front of me. Not in a crosswalk, not looking, talking on his phone, and taking his time. I wasn't speeding but I kept driving towards him like I wasn't going to stop which made him jump and walk faster when I got closer. I wasn't going to hit him just teach a lesson and had my other foot ready to brake. I don't recommend being on either side of the situation at our age though, slower reflexes and all. But it felt right at the time.