Don't you hate motorist that...?

Question

Speed like it's a raceway on a public street?
And treat ya like you got lesser rights because you are walking down the street

Answer 1

It's probably not your rights the driver is thinking about, but rather getting to point B in a hurry. I'm not a reckless driver myself. But I do sympathize with scheduled drivers who don't like to take half a day getting somewhere. My usual gripe is ending up behind a slow driver, someone who goes below the actual speed limit on a street, or cruises along in the fast lane of a highway like it's Sunday and they're having an afternoon nap, they don't need to be somewhere this year, and so should nobody else. They're self-absorbed and have no regard for other drivers who are awake and paying attention. I have no problem with pedestrians, and I think all drivers should give pedestrians the right of way no matter what the laws anywhere are pertaining to them. Some people walk slow out of necessity, and crossing the street can be a problem with so many crazy drivers on cell phones. If my town wasn't built around driving, and had more sidewalks available to reflect an obvious need for them, I would certainly walk more often than drive. But around here, you gotta have eyes on all sides of your head and carry a big stick as a warning to drivers not to mees with you or you're likely to get run over if you look like you couldn't fight back. So hats off to you, Pedestrian, for braving a vehicle-oriented society. My advice - Carry a stick. Shameless drivers are leary of pedestrians with sticks.

Answer 2

Absolutely. Too many drivers ignore speed limits, putting themselves and other road users at risk.

Another bad habit many drivers have is tailgating. It's dangerous, frightening and distracting for the driver in front and should be illegal. I understand it is in Canada where police are clamping down on offenders but (so far) not in the UK.

Answer 3

Hell Ya!