JamesH wrote:The first is the "ooh my god I didn't look and you're there! Thanks for warning me! *jumping back*.
JamesH wrote:The second is "Grrr! You arrogant car driver, I'm a pedestrian I have right of way no matter what you're doing." *stops in middle of road*.
JamesH wrote:I made a right turn today, from a major road into a side road. Saw a lady who had just stepped into the road as I began my turn. She hadn't looked or seen me, so I gave a quick toot.
Gareth wrote:JamesH wrote:I made a right turn today, from a major road into a side road. Saw a lady who had just stepped into the road as I began my turn. She hadn't looked or seen me, so I gave a quick toot.
Too late. You should have tooted before she was about to step into the road, giving her time to look about and make a good decision.
If she is already in the road, you should be giving way to her. See Highway Code rule 146.
JamesH wrote:you can't toot every pedestrian walking up to cross a side road on the off-chance they won't look.
James wrote:Unfortunatley pedestrians have right of way when on the road, and there's little else you can do about that...
7db wrote:James wrote:Unfortunatley pedestrians have right of way when on the road, and there's little else you can do about that...
Not always. It would help if everyone knew when they did or didn't have priority, and acted accordingly (that's the point of the whole priority protocol) but sadly pedestrians don't seem to think the HC applies to them enough to read it and understand it...
James wrote:7db wrote:James wrote:Unfortunatley pedestrians have right of way when on the road, and there's little else you can do about that...
Not always. It would help if everyone knew when they did or didn't have priority, and acted accordingly (that's the point of the whole priority protocol) but sadly pedestrians don't seem to think the HC applies to them enough to read it and understand it...
If a pedestrian steps out or starts to cross a road as in the circumstances described, they have right of way.
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