to look both ways before you cross the street.
I'd love to know when that became a thing of the past.
In reality, it was Officer Larry, the safety officer for the Kenosha Police department, who instilled the fear of God and moving vehicles into me when I was about 5. But still...you get my point. I'm just wondering if other people ever got the same message, especially watching people cross the roads around Rutgers.
I completely understand the whole "pedistrians have the right of way." That applies in just about any city, in any state in the union.
That does NOT mean, however, that the pedestrian would not be wise to stop and look before stepping into a street when there may very well be a car coming that might not have time to stop.
That's right, folks...the laws of physics apply here. An object in motion tends to stay in motion, even if you apply the brakes as quickly as possible. Let's face the facts: in a car versus human battle, the car is usually going to win.
So, when you are crossing the street at a spot with no lights (even when there is a crosswalk, of which there are many at RU), do yourself a favor and check for cars. Make sure you know the driver sees you. Just because you see them does not mean the opposite is true (I'm talking you to, person wearing dark colored clothing at night with a hood up crossing the street with your back to me, not even checking to see if anything is coming.)
Moral of the story: I do not want to hit you with my car. I will do everything in my power not to. Please be cognizant of your surroundings, look both ways, and hold hands crossing the street.
(Ok, you can take out the last bit...but the rest applies.)
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