Indignant pedestrians
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Use of the horn is one of the many topics frequently discussed on here.
When used to warn a pedestrian of your presence, accompanied by a smile and a raised hand, it seems there are two types of response.
The first is the "ooh my god I didn't look and you're there! Thanks for warning me! *jumping back*.
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*.
Unfortunately, it seems there is no way of anticipating which reaction you are going to get. 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. She jumped out of her skin and stopped where she was. As I passed, checking my mirrors, I saw her standing in the road with her hands on her hips, shouting and screaming.
My fault for reminding her she hadn't looked? Could have stopped and waited for her to cross?
When used to warn a pedestrian of your presence, accompanied by a smile and a raised hand, it seems there are two types of response.
The first is the "ooh my god I didn't look and you're there! Thanks for warning me! *jumping back*.
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*.
Unfortunately, it seems there is no way of anticipating which reaction you are going to get. 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. She jumped out of her skin and stopped where she was. As I passed, checking my mirrors, I saw her standing in the road with her hands on her hips, shouting and screaming.
My fault for reminding her she hadn't looked? Could have stopped and waited for her to cross?