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[-] Cruxifux@feddit.nl 30 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

When I lived in Calgary I almost got hit at crosswalks jogging with my dog countless times. By the time I moved away I was ready to throw the fuck down every time someone almost killed me or my dog (unless they gave me some sign that they were apologetic, which was very rarely). wtf is wrong with these people? Watch for people not in fucking cars, there’s crosswalks and bike laws for a reason, there’s other people doing shit in the world than just you. And I am not above breaking your mirror off your vehicle if you piss me off.

[-] Albbi@lemmy.ca 11 points 2 weeks ago

There are crosswalk and bike laws, but if you were killed by a car there'd be almost no consequences for the driver. Don't trust any car at a crosswalk and be responsible for your own safety. Take it one lane at a time and make sure the car in that lane is stopped, or at least sees you for sure and you can tell the car is stopping and not getting ready to turn or something like that. Eye contact with the driver.

[-] yonder@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 weeks ago

As an additional precaution, authorities also recommend bringing a brick no less than 1kg in mass to show to drivers while crossing.

[-] Cruxifux@feddit.nl 4 points 2 weeks ago

Oh for sure. I realize I’m responsible for my own safety on the road, which is why me and my dog are still alive. Doesn’t mean it doesn’t piss me off.

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