Bugger! I'm very, very glad to hear that you're OK, but that is seriously scary. I wonder if there's any point in ringing the police and reporting the incident... Not having her license plate, it might not be much help, but you never know.
*hugs* That's really scary, Betsy. Sounds like she won't even have realised it happened to learn a lesson about road safety, either. :(
I was so worried about getting to uni in time (I was already running a little late, hence the running for the bus) that I didn't even think about reporting her until I was halfway through writing this post.
Hopefully there won't be a next time, but if there is I'll try and remember in time to get details.
People pick up all manner of bad driving habits such as not stopping at the stop line and instead stopping at the edge of the intersection. Annoys me to no end when they blockade the bike or pedestrian path. The stop lines are there for a reason and just because I can't total your car doesn't mean ignoring me is the right thing to do!
Anyhow, I don't know how it is down there, but it's illegal to talk on a phone while driving here now. I thought it sensible when I first heard of the idea. I never answer the phone while driving. The way I see it, it can wait until I pull over or until I've reached my destination!
Oh, talking on the phone while driving is illegal here too. And it's just plain stupid, really.
In general, I find Brisbane drivers much less scary than Montreal drivers. They usually seem to be more laid-back and inclined to be careful of pedestrians. But there have been a few incidents or near-incidents lately that I've heard of.
Yeah... I know some people that I just don't understand. They cannot, for the life of them, ignore a ringing phone even if they know perfectly well that there's an answering service that will pick it up and they are in middle of something, such as driving.
Really? That's interesting to know. I wonder why that is...
The scariness of drivers varies from place to place. My assumption was that it was the French side of Montreal coming out. Besides, Australians are just lazy in general :)
Yeesh. I'm sorry, Betsy, that sucks. I am glad you're okay, though (banging on their windows once they stop is a good way of getting their attention, though.)
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*hugs* That's really scary, Betsy. Sounds like she won't even have realised it happened to learn a lesson about road safety, either. :(
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Hopefully there won't be a next time, but if there is I'll try and remember in time to get details.
And, thanks, Kate. *hugs*
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People pick up all manner of bad driving habits such as not stopping at the stop line and instead stopping at the edge of the intersection. Annoys me to no end when they blockade the bike or pedestrian path. The stop lines are there for a reason and just because I can't total your car doesn't mean ignoring me is the right thing to do!
Anyhow, I don't know how it is down there, but it's illegal to talk on a phone while driving here now. I thought it sensible when I first heard of the idea. I never answer the phone while driving. The way I see it, it can wait until I pull over or until I've reached my destination!
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In general, I find Brisbane drivers much less scary than Montreal drivers. They usually seem to be more laid-back and inclined to be careful of pedestrians. But there have been a few incidents or near-incidents lately that I've heard of.
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Really? That's interesting to know. I wonder why that is...
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