Muscle memory
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This is actually a good tool to explain the difference between those RPG stats that can be easy to mix up:
Perception is noticing you are crossing a one-way street.
Intelligence is understanding cars are only allowed to come from one direction.
Wisdom is looking in both directions before crossing anyway.
Dexterity is avoiding getting hit by the asshole going the wrong way down the street
Strength is dragging them out of the car afterwards
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If someone is going the wrong way down a one-way, you really want to know about them.
I remember a vid of a cyclist going the wrong way down a 1 way street. Pedestrian didn't look that way and bam. Guess who the cyclist blamed.
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Dexterity is avoiding getting hit by the asshole going the wrong way down the street
Strength is dragging them out of the car afterwards
Forgot one
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Pedestrians?
Moving from a walker hostile city to a walk friendly city, I forgot they existed and had some close calls. I'm pretty aware of them now.
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I remember a vid of a cyclist going the wrong way down a 1 way street. Pedestrian didn't look that way and bam. Guess who the cyclist blamed.
wrote last edited by [email protected]Where I'm from most one way streets are only one way for cars and such, bicycles are often explicitly allowed in both directions
Not to say that it was the case in the video
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You basically need to assume everyone in a car is an axe wielding maniac out to kill you if you’re on a motorcycle. I had a family member crash after a driver didn’t look left before pulling out of a driveway and put them out of commission for a few months, plus some new hardware. Stay safe!
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Almost died once to a woman going 75 on the wrong side of the 4 lane divided road. I dodged her but she hit a car behind me.
Always. Look. Both. Ways.
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Sharing a cautionary tale from personal experience: always look both ways carefully
The first year I got my license (15+ years ago) I looked one way then the other. Rolled forward. Hit a cyclist that was riding full speed on the sidewalk in the wrong direction. Bent front tire and they lost balance. I immediately got to to apologize and ensure she was OK. Offered to call an ambulance, friend, ride to her destination or even a taxi. She declined all of it and ensured she wasn't injured. We exchanged information.
Got them to a bank and
Throw themsettled for $200 to repair/replace her bike then made them sign a waiver of liability with no fault admitted. She didn't like signing the paper and I told her $200 now and sign or go through my car insurance.Worth the $200 to
make it go awayavoid insurance bs.I always look both ways and glace down the damn sidewalk too for cyclists now.
Edited for clarity.
Full account:
These events happened over the course of two weeks. I didn't think I'd be scrutinized this much over sharing my experience.
Crashed into a cyclist while I was going 5 or 10 mph. No idea how fast she was going but I looked right and didn't see anyone. Then left and rolled forward. Then bent her front tire and she dismounted. My car got up to her front axle.
I immediately got out. Apologized. Asked if she was OK. Offered to call ambulance, taxi or friend. She was upset (rightfully so) but we exchanged info and I gave her my insurance. She turned down my offer to call anyone for assistance or give her a ride to her destination.
I opened a claim with my insurance immediately. Gave my statement. Told them idk what she wants to do but I'm covering my bases.
I called her 3 days later. Asked how she was doing. She said she was a little sore but fine. Didn't go to the hospital. I told her I opened a claim and got a PIP if she needs medical attention. She reassured she was physically fine. I offered $200 to repair/replace the bicycle and she accepted. I told her I'd reach out to schedule it later andy insurance was going to call her for a statement. She agreed.
Told my family about the crash. Glad she was OK. Family warned me to be careful she doesn't continue the claim after getting cash. This is maybe a week later. I consulted a lawyer and they said a letter with XYZ would cover me legally. I also happened to run into a cop at a coffee shop and asked him his opinion. He said it was hard to say but from his perspective I wasn't at fault.
I scheduled a meet up a week after the accident. Set the location near her at a bank. Safe public place. Presented her with the money order and waiver of liability. She initially didn't want to sign so I explained my side.
It's just to cover me so she doesn't continue the insurance claim or sue me after the payment. If she's concerned about anything long term she can continue with the insurance claim or take a payment now with a waiver and we go our separate ways. She wasn't happy with signing a waiver but wanted this behind her so she signed (notorized by the bank) and took the payment.
I really didn't want to say all that because it's a wall of text but being downvoted and attacked for sharing my experience is going to remind me to keep my damn mouth shut.
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One word: bicycles
Two words: electric scooters
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One word: bicycles
Two words: electric scooters
You forgot dipshit drivers.
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Sharing a cautionary tale from personal experience: always look both ways carefully
The first year I got my license (15+ years ago) I looked one way then the other. Rolled forward. Hit a cyclist that was riding full speed on the sidewalk in the wrong direction. Bent front tire and they lost balance. I immediately got to to apologize and ensure she was OK. Offered to call an ambulance, friend, ride to her destination or even a taxi. She declined all of it and ensured she wasn't injured. We exchanged information.
Got them to a bank and
Throw themsettled for $200 to repair/replace her bike then made them sign a waiver of liability with no fault admitted. She didn't like signing the paper and I told her $200 now and sign or go through my car insurance.Worth the $200 to
make it go awayavoid insurance bs.I always look both ways and glace down the damn sidewalk too for cyclists now.
Edited for clarity.
Full account:
These events happened over the course of two weeks. I didn't think I'd be scrutinized this much over sharing my experience.
Crashed into a cyclist while I was going 5 or 10 mph. No idea how fast she was going but I looked right and didn't see anyone. Then left and rolled forward. Then bent her front tire and she dismounted. My car got up to her front axle.
I immediately got out. Apologized. Asked if she was OK. Offered to call ambulance, taxi or friend. She was upset (rightfully so) but we exchanged info and I gave her my insurance. She turned down my offer to call anyone for assistance or give her a ride to her destination.
I opened a claim with my insurance immediately. Gave my statement. Told them idk what she wants to do but I'm covering my bases.
I called her 3 days later. Asked how she was doing. She said she was a little sore but fine. Didn't go to the hospital. I told her I opened a claim and got a PIP if she needs medical attention. She reassured she was physically fine. I offered $200 to repair/replace the bicycle and she accepted. I told her I'd reach out to schedule it later andy insurance was going to call her for a statement. She agreed.
Told my family about the crash. Glad she was OK. Family warned me to be careful she doesn't continue the claim after getting cash. This is maybe a week later. I consulted a lawyer and they said a letter with XYZ would cover me legally. I also happened to run into a cop at a coffee shop and asked him his opinion. He said it was hard to say but from his perspective I wasn't at fault.
I scheduled a meet up a week after the accident. Set the location near her at a bank. Safe public place. Presented her with the money order and waiver of liability. She initially didn't want to sign so I explained my side.
It's just to cover me so she doesn't continue the insurance claim or sue me after the payment. If she's concerned about anything long term she can continue with the insurance claim or take a payment now with a waiver and we go our separate ways. She wasn't happy with signing a waiver but wanted this behind her so she signed (notorized by the bank) and took the payment.
I really didn't want to say all that because it's a wall of text but being downvoted and attacked for sharing my experience is going to remind me to keep my damn mouth shut.
You were 100% liable for hitting a cyclist and you cheerfully admit to paying them off with a pittance of the damage you caused and forcing them to sign away their rights? That's pretty fucking shitty.
At least your last paragraph makes it sound like you learnt from the behaviour that led to your mistake in the first place.
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One word: bicycles
Two words: electric scooters
Bicycles (and electric scooters) are vehicles that should also be following the same rules as car, i.e. not driving the wrong way down a one way street and not bombing down the sidewalk. I mean, I still look both ways, but that's because people are dumb maniacs on the road, not because bicycles.
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You never fucking know, dude. Better to be safe than sorry. The other driver can be at fault and still leave you with a permanent disability.
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You forgot dipshit drivers.
Three words: dip shit drivers.
Four words: I can't spell well.
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Pedestrians?
wrote last edited by [email protected]Cyclists are the worst
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I've seen my fair share of people driving the wrong way on one-way roads. Can't rely on people following the rules.
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You were 100% liable for hitting a cyclist and you cheerfully admit to paying them off with a pittance of the damage you caused and forcing them to sign away their rights? That's pretty fucking shitty.
At least your last paragraph makes it sound like you learnt from the behaviour that led to your mistake in the first place.
In America that waiver might have been unenforceable... Or one would hope.
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If you do it every time, you won't forget when it's important.
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I had an ambulance driving the wrong direction twice already, i keep looking both ways, thank you
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You never know if someone will be going wrong way down a one way street
