Ive noticed lately that old people must love to jaywalk on a red light. Do they care that a 2500 pound car has a high possibility of turning them into confetti? Do they think they can out-scoot the by crossing a 4 lane street? And I know signals have been around since 1868 (look it up if you dont believe me), so why would they believe red means go? I guess alzheimers CAN really kill you.
2006-11-07 14:21:46 · 11 answers · asked by cdogg_3232 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Did you know its just as dangerous to cross with the light as it is with jaywalking? I had a friend one time, who crossed with the light, I had already made it safely across jaywalking, get taken out by a car turning right.
In my opinion, I think it may be safer to jaywalk then wait, as long as you have enough time to cross before crossing traffic comes along. You really don't want to impede moving vehicles.
Thank you for the two points.
2006-11-07 14:27:16 · answer #1 · answered by seatony 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Look at it this way, they believe they are still spry even if they are not, but going to the corner to make a crossing takes too much out of them both time wise and physically. Also they think it can never happen to them.
I know, I have a mom, she's a born contradiction, and a born wanderer.
2006-11-07 19:54:33 · answer #2 · answered by wildmedicsue 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
My guess is it's all to do with the fact in their day, there weren't so many cars on the roads, and they could get away with it....... and they fail to take into account there's alot more cars on the roads these days.
2006-11-09 00:13:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hilarious....The elderly think because they have all those years on them they automatically have the right to do or say whatever they want. And jaywalking is one of those things that old people think are owed to them....the right to walk in front of carloads of people who clearly have somewhere to go.
2006-11-07 14:28:16 · answer #4 · answered by 07jaggrad 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
well because we grew up , not having to be told when to cross the street. we look,if its doable we go. jaywalking became an issue when people became too stupid to cross the road without help. so if i need to cross the street in the middle.i look both ways and go, why? because im smart enough to not get run over. if you cant cross the road without getting wasted. then please dont spread your defective genetics, abstain.
2006-11-07 20:24:05 · answer #5 · answered by ASE master tech 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If they could see clearly, were not confused and there children didn't forget them this would not be an issue. We shall see how well you do when your old.
2006-11-11 10:32:09 · answer #6 · answered by Alright! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some older people just dont seem to realize what they are doing. They are often disoriented and/or distracted by their surroundings or just their own mentality. We just need to watch out for them and try to be understanding. After all, that'll be us someday. Scary thought, isnt it?
2006-11-07 14:26:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would never run over a sweet old lady
2006-11-07 14:29:24 · answer #8 · answered by xenomorphic 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
its hard enough for them to walk why make the trip longa?
2006-11-07 14:29:02 · answer #9 · answered by ♥will♥skate♥4♥life♥ 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Nope... they don't care
2006-11-11 09:02:15 · answer #10 · answered by Reid H 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋