Folks are careful when they see walkers, joggers and bikers. For the most part, except for a few crimson collars, folks respect the right for all to share the road.
Of course over the years I have been hit by cars, swerved at close enough to make me dive to the road border, and had partially full beer cans thrown at me, but for the most part folks like me. Actually, I've had worse than that on the job. None of these happen anymore, though occasionally a vehicle sees me at the last minute.
Walking life is calm except for one habit I wish I could convince motorists to break...switching to high beams when they see the three of us walking down the road. I think some are signaling me to let me know they see us. I think some are making sure they see us. I think some even believe they are lighting the way for us.
In reality they are blinding me. I see nothing but a white glow as they approach me and a big red spot for 60 seconds after they pass. I have not figured out the correct way to signal them. I have no headlights to flash and I don't have the energy to start a local safety campaign.
If you see me, keep them on low.
I'm hoping The Commissioner understands "crimson collar".
Of course over the years I have been hit by cars, swerved at close enough to make me dive to the road border, and had partially full beer cans thrown at me, but for the most part folks like me. Actually, I've had worse than that on the job. None of these happen anymore, though occasionally a vehicle sees me at the last minute.
Walking life is calm except for one habit I wish I could convince motorists to break...switching to high beams when they see the three of us walking down the road. I think some are signaling me to let me know they see us. I think some are making sure they see us. I think some even believe they are lighting the way for us.
In reality they are blinding me. I see nothing but a white glow as they approach me and a big red spot for 60 seconds after they pass. I have not figured out the correct way to signal them. I have no headlights to flash and I don't have the energy to start a local safety campaign.
If you see me, keep them on low.
I'm hoping The Commissioner understands "crimson collar".
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