Question to Drivers, Do People Cross the street like this in your area??? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 08-05-2008, 10:25 AM

I noticed in Philadelphia that for some strange reason when a pedestrian has the right of way, once they start crossing the street it seems like they are taking their TIME on purpose while a car is sitting there trying to make a TURN-lol I thought people knew to have a little pep in their step when they know someone is trying to make a turn.

Does that go on anywhere else? So damm annoying.

Chocoholic · 08-05-2008, 10:34 AM

They do that in MA too. They'll also cross the street or parking lot without even looking, causing the driver to have to slam on the brakes. And if one of these morons is hit, you can bet they'll be suing the driver

TVFactFan · 08-05-2008, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeriffic

They do that in MA too. They'll also cross the street or parking lot without even looking, causing the driver to have to slam on the brakes. And if one of these morons is hit, you can bet they'll be suing the driver

That's why I never understood how a GROWN PERSON can get hit by a car. As an adult, i thought that you are watching everything that is going on in the street which is letting you know when you can cross and if you can't cross. So I just don;t see a how a SOBER ADULT can get hit by a car. Before I enter the street I watch everything because thats' what you have to do

GARFIELDKOOL · 08-05-2008, 10:45 AM

Yes, they do that up here too. About 4 or 5 years ago, I was driving down the street doing about 30-35 mph. I see a group of girls crossing at a non-intersection taking their time. As I approached them, I beeped my horn letting them know to get across that street. Then one of them just looked at me while she was crossing, and her body language was saying, "I dare you to hit me!" It's attitudes like that that really causes accidents and conflicts. Next time, I won't take any of that sh*it from a pedestrian who didn't have the right of way anyway crossing the street.

Hollow · 08-05-2008, 10:57 AM

never happened to me. i think it's rare for people to use crosswalks here though.

Yooch · 08-05-2008, 11:00 AM

I know what you mean. In California, which tends to have considerate drivers and pedestrians, it does happen. And when it does happen, I hate it. I mean, you (as the driver) are polite enough to let the people cross; then, not only do they not give you even a perfunctory "thank-you" wave (as George says on Seinfeld), they take their sweet time--often on purpose--like you owe them a living. P***** me off.

Lodee · 08-05-2008, 11:03 AM

Yep. They do that here too. Probably about 50% of the time and mostly by teenagers.

catlover79 · 08-05-2008, 11:34 AM

ALL THE TIME.

mc_light1202 · 08-06-2008, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Yooch

I know what you mean. In California, which tends to have considerate drivers and pedestrians, it does happen. And when it does happen, I hate it. I mean, you (as the driver) are polite enough to let the people cross; then, not only do they not give you even a perfunctory "thank-you" wave (as George says on Seinfeld), they take their sweet time--often on purpose--like you owe them a living. P***** me off.

I think they don't acknowledge the drivers because they're so traumatized that they're just thankful they made it across alive. I know that's how it is at least where I live. Just today i saw someone almost get ran over by a speeding suv.

TheHappyBurgerMeister · 08-07-2008, 12:25 AM

Yes, people do that all the time in Milwaukee. It's so annoying. It bothers me when people cross where they're not evening supposed to be crossing. I'm driving my car and suddenly someone walking across in front of you. OK, it would be fine if they moved faster, but then they're walking SO FREAKIN' SLOWLY!! Then I'M the one who has to slow down. I swear one day I'm not going to slow down. That'll show them. Of course I can't because then they'll sue. Whenever I cross the road (if I can't get near a crosswalk) I run or go really fast across. There's a lot of crazy drivers out there and you never know when someone could be going way over the speed limit (or worst, drunk) and you'll get hit.

Janice · 08-07-2008, 12:38 AM

Same here, Solomon. Pedestrians act like they own the streets here. My husband wants to run them down. Off topic, but....Once, we were at a red light, and a guy was crossing the street in front of us. He wasn't doing anything wrong, but he was wearing a real goofball hat. My husband was driving, and he said, "I should run him over just for wearing that hat."

TVFactFan · 08-07-2008, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Janice

Same here, Solomon. Pedestrians act like they own the streets here. My husband wants to run them down. Off topic, but....Once, we were at a red light, and a guy was crossing the street in front of us. He wasn't doing anything wrong, but he was wearing a real goofball hat. My husband was driving, and he said, "I should run him over just for wearing that hat."

LOL

Yeah every morning I see someone taking there sweet time going across the street on A BUSY STREET-LOL

Unbelievable

BarneyFife · 08-07-2008, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by GARFIELDKOOL

Yes, they do that up here too. About 4 or 5 years ago, I was driving down the street doing about 30-35 mph. I see a group of girls crossing at a non-intersection taking their time. As I approached them, I beeped my horn letting them know to get across that street. Then one of them just looked at me while she was crossing, and her body language was saying, "I dare you to hit me!" It's attitudes like that that really causes accidents and conflicts. Next time, I won't take any of that sh*it from a pedestrian who didn't have the right of way anyway crossing the street.

Yes we have those idiots here in Nashville as well, and like GARFIELDKOOL said, they dare you to hit them.

Coffeecup · 08-08-2008, 07:58 PM

What bothers me is the cluck that walks diagonaly across the street. Bad enought they stroll out to cross but to take so long to cross while I wait drives me nuts.

catlover79 · 08-09-2008, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Janice

Same here, Solomon. Pedestrians act like they own the streets here. My husband wants to run them down. Off topic, but....Once, we were at a red light, and a guy was crossing the street in front of us. He wasn't doing anything wrong, but he was wearing a real goofball hat. My husband was driving, and he said, "I should run him over just for wearing that hat."

08-05-2008, 10:25 AM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,008	Question to Drivers, Do People Cross the street like this in your area??? I noticed in Philadelphia that for some strange reason when a pedestrian has the right of way, once they start crossing the street it seems like they are taking their TIME on purpose while a car is sitting there trying to make a TURN-lol I thought people knew to have a little pep in their step when they know someone is trying to make a turn. Does that go on anywhere else? So damm annoying.

08-05-2008, 11:00 AM	#6
Yooch Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 07, 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,180	I know what you mean. In California, which tends to have considerate drivers and pedestrians, it does happen. And when it does happen, I hate it. I mean, you (as the driver) are polite enough to let the people cross; then, not only do they not give you even a perfunctory "thank-you" wave (as George says on Seinfeld), they take their sweet time--often on purpose--like you owe them a living. P***** me off.
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TheHappyBurgerMeister Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 23, 2002 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 2,209	Yes, people do that all the time in Milwaukee. It's so annoying. It bothers me when people cross where they're not evening supposed to be crossing. I'm driving my car and suddenly someone walking across in front of you. OK, it would be fine if they moved faster, but then they're walking SO FREAKIN' SLOWLY!! Then I'M the one who has to slow down. I swear one day I'm not going to slow down. That'll show them. Of course I can't because then they'll sue. Whenever I cross the road (if I can't get near a crosswalk) I run or go really fast across. There's a lot of crazy drivers out there and you never know when someone could be going way over the speed limit (or worst, drunk) and you'll get hit.
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08-05-2008, 10:34 AM	#2
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	They do that in MA too. They'll also cross the street or parking lot without even looking, causing the driver to have to slam on the brakes. And if one of these morons is hit, you can bet they'll be suing the driver

08-05-2008, 10:45 AM	#4
GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	Yes, they do that up here too. About 4 or 5 years ago, I was driving down the street doing about 30-35 mph. I see a group of girls crossing at a non-intersection taking their time. As I approached them, I beeped my horn letting them know to get across that street. Then one of them just looked at me while she was crossing, and her body language was saying, "I dare you to hit me!" It's attitudes like that that really causes accidents and conflicts. Next time, I won't take any of that sh*it from a pedestrian who didn't have the right of way anyway crossing the street.

08-05-2008, 10:57 AM	#5
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	never happened to me. i think it's rare for people to use crosswalks here though.

08-05-2008, 11:03 AM	#7
Lodee Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 12, 2003 Posts: 1,562	Yep. They do that here too. Probably about 50% of the time and mostly by teenagers.

08-07-2008, 12:38 AM	#11
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Same here, Solomon. Pedestrians act like they own the streets here. My husband wants to run them down. Off topic, but....Once, we were at a red light, and a guy was crossing the street in front of us. He wasn't doing anything wrong, but he was wearing a real goofball hat. My husband was driving, and he said, "I should run him over just for wearing that hat."

08-08-2008, 07:58 PM	#14
Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,181	What bothers me is the cluck that walks diagonaly across the street. Bad enought they stroll out to cross but to take so long to cross while I wait drives me nuts.