[DonH57]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

Having watched so many pedestrians step straight off kerbside to cross roads without looking, I am amazed how many survive, not how many get hit!

I'm amazed at the number of drivers who don't even look in the opposite direction of where whey are turning while running their stop sign! I really wonder how in the hell they've lived this long.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by DonH57

I'm amazed at the number of drivers who don't even look in the opposite direction of where whey are turning while running their stop sign! I really wonder how in the hell they've lived this long.

Probably because they haven't encountered their twin in the other vehicle

[bark4me]

And right you are on all aspects of your post

[kendi]

Originally Posted by WharfRat

Almost got hit again by a moving vehicle while on my morning walk today. Amazed by how few Villagers respect the walking public and ignore those who are approaching, waiting to cross or walking in a crosswalk.

Most villagers and people in general do respect pedestrians. Don’t lump everyone in with a few.

[maistocars]

Similar to driving in the traffic circles, if you don't look out for the other guy, you'll be in trouble.

[Joe V.]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Just spend sometime in any Publix, Lowes, or Home Depot parking lot...

People simply step off the curb, without looking for oncoming traffic...

There head is usually buried in their phone...

This thread reminds me the time in 1985 my Dad was given a position in a multi-national communications company. He had to move to London. He was always preaching to us as kids to faithfully to look left than right. Good thing my mother was right behind him when they took their first walk about in London. Looking left then right almost got him. He always kept his head on a rotating swivel after that episode.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive

How true! Those white grid lines don't protect you from a car with an inattentive or reckless driver, as one often sees in any of the big store parking lots around here.

Some months back I remember reading an article about three drivers at (I believe) one of the Wal-Mart stores here, all within a few yards of one another, backing out of their parking spots. The rear ends of all three cars collided. When things like that happen it pays to be extra watchful when walking near the path of any car.

If only they used the crosswalks...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by coralway

Almost doesn't count

It does in "Horseshoes and hand grenades..."

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive

Check the license plates of the rude drivers. Also many golf carts sport the license plate of the state the owner hailed from.

Quite a lot of those rude drivers in America's friendliest hometown aren't FROM America's friendliest hometown.

More so now as the snowbirds are flooding in.

Almost everyone here moved here from somewhere else...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

It does in "Horseshoes and hand grenades..."

Damn! Someone beat me to it!

[fdpaq0580]

Why is it that some of the nicest and most laid back folks drive like enraged assassins or teenagers on speed? Inquiring for a friend.😏

[richs631]

Don’t automatically think it’s being disrespectful. We villagers are getting up in age and our reflexes are not as good. Always use caution weather ridding, bikeing or walking

[BobnBev]

I've said it before, and I'll say it again,-----Oh wait-----I forgot.

[nova1968]

Sorry that had to happen Dawg
Glad your safe

[Mikee1]

Many pedestrians walk in the middle of the street, walking a dog that is pulling them around, etc. Pedestrians should follow the law as well as motorists. Walk on the side of the road, facing traffic, wear bright colored clothing at night, be aware of your surroundings. Being dead right is still dead....