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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Anyone had this happen to them? I was dodging traffic this morning, running late for work...dodged a bus only to run straight into a car doing 30, came out of nowhere from behind the bus.

Yes I was a bit shaken and I'm still in shock. No broken bones but a very swollen and ugly elbow.

Lessons learned...only cross at the lights from now on. What was I thinking?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

30mph and you got up?

The fuck. ..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ouch

Kisses x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's a tough way to learn the lesson, but glad to hear you're still walking around.

Have had personal experience of a very young friend of ours who wasn't so lucky and lost his life.

Respect traffic; it will always do more damage to you than you'll do to it.

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By *opping_candyWoman
over a year ago

West Yorkshire

You are incredibly lucky. I do hope you've learned your lesson.

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By *epper123Woman
over a year ago

London

Happened to my fifteen year old step daughter when she was late for an exam a few weeks ago, ended up in hospital but okay now.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"30mph and you got up?

The fuck. .. "

I thought I'd broken my arm as I heard a crack!

Honestly felt like my time was up. I saw the car coming, couldn't move out of the way and saw my life flash before me.

Immortal!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"It's a tough way to learn the lesson, but glad to hear you're still walking around.

Have had personal experience of a very young friend of ours who wasn't so lucky and lost his life.

Respect traffic; it will always do more damage to you than you'll do to it. "

The last sentence, very profound and very true.

Cheers Nipple Teaser x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Did he brake first?

30mph at the point of impact is some force. Fucking hell.

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

Glad you're not too badly hurt OP.

A few years ago a mate's missus was knocked down & killed by a car that had lost control, she was on the pavement. It was 6.30 am and she was going to fetch a paper from the village shop

Ironically it was near the pedestrian crossing outside the school where she was the lollipop lady......

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Happened to my fifteen year old step daughter when she was late for an exam a few weeks ago, ended up in hospital but okay now."

Good to hear she's ok. How long was she in shock for? I still don't feel right!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Who gets hit by a non moving car

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Did he brake first?

30mph at the point of impact is some force. Fucking hell.

"

He went to brake but swerved and hit a car after he'd hit me.

The doc did say he's amazed at my lack of serious injuries. Doesn't half shake you up though this. Never been so grateful to be walking the planet as this afternoon leaving the hospital.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Who gets hit by a non moving car "

Touché

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Who gets hit by a non moving car

Touché "
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I can see your air bags went off at least

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Who gets hit by a non moving car

Touché .

I can see your air bags went off at least "

They are probably what saved me!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A few years ago, I was out with friends from work & my ex volunteered to come & pick us up. He'd dropped most off so it was just me & and another friend in the car.

I noticed a female jogging towards the road, she didn't stop & she went up on the windscreen of our car & fell back.

My ex stopped, was in shock, luckily there was a kebab van nearby with lots of people around. A taxi driver volunteered to move his car, my ex was too shocked to do anything. Ambulance & police called.

The girl had been playing chicken. Witnesses stated this & even she wanted the paramedics to tell my ex she knew it wasn't his fault.

It was a horrible, horrible experience so I have every sympathy for car drivers who hit people except for those who are under the influence.

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By *at69driveMan
over a year ago

Hertford


"Anyone had this happen to them? I was dodging traffic this morning, running late for work...dodged a bus only to run straight into a car doing 30, came out of nowhere from behind the bus.

Yes I was a bit shaken and I'm still in shock. No broken bones but a very swollen and ugly elbow.

Lessons learned...only cross at the lights from now on. What was I thinking?"
Sorry to hear but glad you have not suffered any serious injuries . Glad to hear that will only cross at the lights in future. It is difficult for cars to see who might be crossing in front of a bus . I always exercise extreme caution when passing them just in case someone appears .

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By *andy6677Man
over a year ago

crewe

Very lucky rockchick hope your arm gets better soon xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

havent been hit by a car but ive managed to cross a road miss judge the speed the car was going and walked into the rear quarter

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Who gets hit by a non moving car

Touché .

I can see your air bags went off at least

They are probably what saved me!"
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Mmm I'm not sure, there probably what distracted the driver!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"A few years ago, I was out with friends from work & my ex volunteered to come & pick us up. He'd dropped most off so it was just me & and another friend in the car.

I noticed a female jogging towards the road, she didn't stop & she went up on the windscreen of our car & fell back.

My ex stopped, was in shock, luckily there was a kebab van nearby with lots of people around. A taxi driver volunteered to move his car, my ex was too shocked to do anything. Ambulance & police called.

The girl had been playing chicken. Witnesses stated this & even she wanted the paramedics to tell my ex she knew it wasn't his fault.

It was a horrible, horrible experience so I have every sympathy for car drivers who hit people except for those who are under the influence."

Yes I gave the car driver my details. He seemed to be blaming the bus driver and vice versa. Horrible for everyone involved. I have learned my lesson :-/

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Very lucky rockchick hope your arm gets better soon xx"

Thank you. One of my lives gone x

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By *andy6677Man
over a year ago

crewe


"Who gets hit by a non moving car

Touché .

I can see your air bags went off at least

They are probably what saved me!.

Mmm I'm not sure, there probably what distracted the driver!

"

They would distract anyone with those tassles wow x

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By *andy6677Man
over a year ago

crewe


"Very lucky rockchick hope your arm gets better soon xx

Thank you. One of my lives gone x"

Yes but it means your meant for greater things x Thats the way i see it x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I got hit by a car when I was fifteen. All my fault. Fractured my skull. Was off school for ages.

Can't remember a thing about it , just remember waking up on a trolly being whisked down a corridor with someone shining a light in my eye and my dad calling me a stupid bastard.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"30mph and you got up?

The fuck. ..

I thought I'd broken my arm as I heard a crack!

Honestly felt like my time was up. I saw the car coming, couldn't move out of the way and saw my life flash before me.

Immortal!

"

I had one a few months ago, this dick came round a corner, mounted the kerb and ran over my foot with his back left tyre and I bounced of his rear quarter panel. Just glad I had good boots on. Just a little bruised.

Welcome to the immortal club.

Squishy hugs x

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

I'm glad you're ok. In the films, the heroes always slide across the bonnet, whilst the baddies get knocked over. I don't suppose you were chasing Liam Neeson were you?

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By *ach3Man
over a year ago

Watford

Ouch - Certainly puts life into perspective.

Hope you feel better soon xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Did he brake first?

30mph at the point of impact is some force. Fucking hell.

He went to brake but swerved and hit a car after he'd hit me.

"

Glad you're ok OP. But you caused him to hit another car, was he/ anyone in the other car hurt?

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

Been hit by a car when cycling a few times, not funny.

Been hit by a car when motorcycling, even less funny.

Never been hit when walking though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If i was the driver I'd be shaken and pissed off. Glad you're ok. But seriously!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Thanks... but I wouldn't be here rejoicing about still being alive if anyone else had been hurt. Wouldn't that be a tad harsh...

The other car he hit was parked on the side of the road. Eyewitnesses said he was going too fast. He actually blamed the bus driver. I shouldn't have 'jaywalked' and I know that.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Get well soon.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Get well soon."

Thank you xx

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By *jandjbCouple
over a year ago

Nr Manchester

Sorry to hear if your misfortune today.

I'm very happy your injuries are minor.

You will feel shaken for a couple of days but you'll probably ache all over tomorrow!

Take it easy and look after yourself. Oh, and take regular analgesia. X

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Sorry to hear if your misfortune today.

I'm very happy your injuries are minor.

You will feel shaken for a couple of days but you'll probably ache all over tomorrow!

Take it easy and look after yourself. Oh, and take regular analgesia. X"

Ah thank you. Feeling the love here and it's all contributing to the overall feeling of well-being

Not looking forward to tomorrow for said reason! xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well I'm glad you're up and about which is the most important thing BUT now you need to start sweating!! from what you saying it sounds like it was your fault so now you need to worry about any damage/dents to his car and possibly medical bills.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yeah,usually car mirrors the road I live down the pavement is under 2 foot wide,So your always alert from cars driving to close to the pavement,where its a main road.And the buses single not decker,are actually in line with your head...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Yeah,usually car mirrors the road I live down the pavement is under 2 foot wide,So your always alert from cars driving to close to the pavement,where its a main road.And the buses single not decker,are actually in line with your head... "

My cousin got hit in the head by a lorry wing mirror years ago. Coma then epilepsy..and a dent in his head you could push right in wgich was pretty gross. The beautiful OP did get away quite lightly.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When I lived in Germany the locals would only cross the road at a designated crossing point, pedestrian crossing etc... This was done for not only safety but also for the fear of getting a fine! We should adopt a similar system in this country.... what would you rather have? Losing out on a few quid or having a sore elbow..... or even worse!

I hope you get well soon, keep on taking the pain killers..... and if they don't work I will come and rub some cream on your chest

G x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Glad youre ok ..but please refer to the green cross code for everyones sake

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"When I lived in Germany the locals would only cross the road at a designated crossing point, pedestrian crossing etc... This was done for not only safety but also for the fear of getting a fine! We should adopt a similar system in this country.... what would you rather have? Losing out on a few quid or having a sore elbow..... or even worse!

I hope you get well soon, keep on taking the pain killers..... and if they don't work I will come and rub some cream on your chest

G x"

But most roads don't have crossing points

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Well I'm glad you're up and about which is the most important thing BUT now you need to start sweating!! from what you saying it sounds like it was your fault so now you need to worry about any damage/dents to his car and possibly medical bills."

Thats what I thought to. She caused the guy to crash into another car. Thats 2 cars you have to pay for. If I was driving I'd be pissing mad at you. I hope he got your details. Sorry but some real sympathy from me as you've got of very lucky. It could have be so much worse. Think how the driver would have felt if he killed you.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hard to get hit by any other kind of car.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh I see now that's been said.

Ah well.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Well I'm glad you're up and about which is the most important thing BUT now you need to start sweating!! from what you saying it sounds like it was your fault so now you need to worry about any damage/dents to his car and possibly medical bills.

Thats what I thought to. She caused the guy to crash into another car. Thats 2 cars you have to pay for. If I was driving I'd be pissing mad at you. I hope he got your details. Sorry but some real sympathy from me as you've got of very lucky. It could have be so much worse. Think how the driver would have felt if he killed you. "

I agree. Pedestrians should take responsibility if they cause an accident through their studipity. Car drivers don't alway see people or can read minds.

I'm glad you're ok though and certainly wise to cross at the crossing next time.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"30mph and you got up?

The fuck. .. "

I've been hit by a motorcycle, got up and walked off, kind of my own fault as tried to cross a road through traffic, saw a gap and bang

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Well I'm glad you're up and about which is the most important thing BUT now you need to start sweating!! from what you saying it sounds like it was your fault so now you need to worry about any damage/dents to his car and possibly medical bills."

No I'm not going to sweat about anything. Thank you for your input but I'm just happy to still be walking the planet.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Well I'm glad you're up and about which is the most important thing BUT now you need to start sweating!! from what you saying it sounds like it was your fault so now you need to worry about any damage/dents to his car and possibly medical bills.

Thats what I thought to. She caused the guy to crash into another car. Thats 2 cars you have to pay for. If I was driving I'd be pissing mad at you. I hope he got your details. Sorry but some real sympathy from me as you've got of very lucky. It could have be so much worse. Think how the driver would have felt if he killed you. "

As stated, both drivers appeared to blame each other. They were actually really nice to me. Everybody swapped details. Thanks.

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By *at69driveMan
over a year ago

Hertford


"Well I'm glad you're up and about which is the most important thing BUT now you need to start sweating!! from what you saying it sounds like it was your fault so now you need to worry about any damage/dents to his car and possibly medical bills.

Thats what I thought to. She caused the guy to crash into another car. Thats 2 cars you have to pay for. If I was driving I'd be pissing mad at you. I hope he got your details. Sorry but some real sympathy from me as you've got of very lucky. It could have be so much worse. Think how the driver would have felt if he killed you. "
. Any competent driver passing a bus should be aware that someone might jump out and adjust their speed accordingly . If driving past a bus I always slow down just in case .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Glad youre ok ..but please refer to the green cross code for everyones sake"

They really should bring this back!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thank goodness no-one has jumped in saying ohhh no, not another sympathy thread. Bored of reading those all the time. Yawn. Yawn.

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By *at69driveMan
over a year ago

Hertford


"Well I'm glad you're up and about which is the most important thing BUT now you need to start sweating!! from what you saying it sounds like it was your fault so now you need to worry about any damage/dents to his car and possibly medical bills.

Thats what I thought to. She caused the guy to crash into another car. Thats 2 cars you have to pay for. If I was driving I'd be pissing mad at you. I hope he got your details. Sorry but some real sympathy from me as you've got of very lucky. It could have be so much worse. Think how the driver would have felt if he killed you. "
. Any competent driver should be exercising caution when driving past a bus and adjusting their speed accordingly .They should be looking ahead and anticipating peoples reactions . The OP stated that the car driver was driving too fast .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"30mph and you got up?

The fuck. ..

I've been hit by a motorcycle, got up and walked off, kind of my own fault as tried to cross a road through traffic, saw a gap and bang "

What happened to the biker?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Well I'm glad you're up and about which is the most important thing BUT now you need to start sweating!! from what you saying it sounds like it was your fault so now you need to worry about any damage/dents to his car and possibly medical bills.

Thats what I thought to. She caused the guy to crash into another car. Thats 2 cars you have to pay for. If I was driving I'd be pissing mad at you. I hope he got your details. Sorry but some real sympathy from me as you've got of very lucky. It could have be so much worse. Think how the driver would have felt if he killed you. . Any competent driver should be exercising caution when driving past a bus and adjusting their speed accordingly .They should be looking ahead and anticipating peoples reactions . The OP stated that the car driver was driving too fast . "

I think when someone uses the phrase "dodging traffic" and "dodged a bus" it indicates that this bus was not a stationary one someone may expect a person to walk from behind but a moving bus that no driver would expect a pedestrian to have chosen to run in front of.

And she also stated he was going 30 so quite a typical speed for an urban setting.

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By *ickawitchCouple
over a year ago

Away with the fairies (Liverpool to you)


"Well I'm glad you're up and about which is the most important thing BUT now you need to start sweating!! from what you saying it sounds like it was your fault so now you need to worry about any damage/dents to his car and possibly medical bills.

Thats what I thought to. She caused the guy to crash into another car. Thats 2 cars you have to pay for. If I was driving I'd be pissing mad at you. I hope he got your details. Sorry but some real sympathy from me as you've got of very lucky. It could have be so much worse. Think how the driver would have felt if he killed you. . Any competent driver should be exercising caution when driving past a bus and adjusting their speed accordingly .They should be looking ahead and anticipating peoples reactions . The OP stated that the car driver was driving too fast . "

Cars always seem faster when they are hitting you and people at accident scenes always say cars are driving too fast! Also as she thought it acceptable to dodge through loads of traffic and then run out from behind a bus are we trusting her judgement about anything? I always drive slowly past busses and prepare to stop but in my experience people peep around a bus to see if they can cross not just launch themselves out into the flow of traffic......no matter how many times she says the car drivers are blaming each other she has admitted she was dodging traffic and ran into the road in front of the car......she caused the accident

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I once attempted to cross a road outside my University, at the crossing, but I was looking at the wrong green light, stepped out. Had a car hit me and I jumped back out of shock... no serious damage, just shock and an ugly bruise on my shin, luckily the driver had been slowing down to go into the University too!

She pulled over, jumped out and started apologising profusely.. I said that she shouldn't apologise, it was entirely my fault!

I don't know why I looked at the wrong lights... but lesson well an truly learnt for me too!

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By *innamon!Woman
over a year ago

no matter

Did you go to hospital to get checked out.? did they say anything about concussion ? If you still feeling dodgy maybe go back and get checked again. Did you get hit or knocked to the ground hit.

So technically you caused the accident and for him to hit someone else what have the police said ? will you be prosecuted now

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I once attempted to cross a road outside my University, at the crossing, but I was looking at the wrong green light, stepped out. Had a car hit me and I jumped back out of shock... no serious damage, just shock and an ugly bruise on my shin, luckily the driver had been slowing down to go into the University too!

She pulled over, jumped out and started apologising profusely.. I said that she shouldn't apologise, it was entirely my fault!

I don't know why I looked at the wrong lights... but lesson well an truly learnt for me too! "

When I was at uni at lunch time about 100 people ok each side of the main crossing across Oxford Road in Manchester someone steps out (still red) so everyone on both sides just followed them cue loads of cars slamming on lots of horns blaring and one slightly epic dude who didn't even slow down but simply moved to straddle the white lines and shoot through the closing tide of people like Indiana Jones under a door.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Well I'm glad you're up and about which is the most important thing BUT now you need to start sweating!! from what you saying it sounds like it was your fault so now you need to worry about any damage/dents to his car and possibly medical bills.

Thats what I thought to. She caused the guy to crash into another car. Thats 2 cars you have to pay for. If I was driving I'd be pissing mad at you. I hope he got your details. Sorry but some real sympathy from me as you've got of very lucky. It could have be so much worse. Think how the driver would have felt if he killed you. . Any competent driver should be exercising caution when driving past a bus and adjusting their speed accordingly .They should be looking ahead and anticipating peoples reactions . The OP stated that the car driver was driving too fast . "

No she didn't. She said 30mph which is driving at the limit. She also said she walked out in front of the car. I doubt any car could of stopped unless it was crawling along. It was her fault and she's also admitted it was.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The car drivers insurance will cover the damage, that is why we have it. Everyone has done what the OP has done at one time or another. Fortunately in the majority of times we have all got away with it.

Buses are a hazard that we should all be aware of.

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By *radleyandRavenCouple
over a year ago

Herts

I'm glad you've learned your lesson here.

We've had a 7-8 year old blast out infront of our car on a scooter before from behind a transit van. We had NO way of seeing him.

Luckily we were only doing about 20mph at the time and managed to miss him. I don't think I ever could've got in a car again if we had been going the speed limit and had hit him...

Having grown up in London though, I'm amazed at how many supposedly intelligent adults will just walk out into moving traffic, and even worse, some look and STILL walk out in front of you.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm glad you've learned your lesson here.

We've had a 7-8 year old blast out infront of our car on a scooter before from behind a transit van. We had NO way of seeing him.

Luckily we were only doing about 20mph at the time and managed to miss him. I don't think I ever could've got in a car again if we had been going the speed limit and had hit him...

Having grown up in London though, I'm amazed at how many supposedly intelligent adults will just walk out into moving traffic, and even worse, some look and STILL walk out in front of you. "

Ride a bike you'll be amazed how many people do this with cars.

Look right out then pull out.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


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He went to brake but swerved and hit a car after he'd hit me.

"

I feel sorry for the guys insurance renewal

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By *uicylucy76Woman
over a year ago

thornton cleveleys

Glad you are ok.. There are some crazy people in the roads these days. Xx

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By *ugby 123Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

O o O oo


"

He went to brake but swerved and hit a car after he'd hit me.

I feel sorry for the guys insurance renewal "

So in a case like this where the pedestrian admits it was their fault as they walked into the road, would it be his fault that he had to claim on his insurance or should he be able to claim compensation from the pedestrian?

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo


"Glad you are ok.. There are some crazy people in the roads these days. Xx"

In this case, it was the pedestrian and not the driver

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By *radleyandRavenCouple
over a year ago

Herts


"

He went to brake but swerved and hit a car after he'd hit me.

I feel sorry for the guys insurance renewal

So in a case like this where the pedestrian admits it was their fault as they walked into the road, would it be his fault that he had to claim on his insurance or should he be able to claim compensation from the pedestrian?

"

I think it should be an option.

Especially if he hurt himsekf when he hit the other car.

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By *radleyandRavenCouple
over a year ago

Herts


"I'm glad you've learned your lesson here.

We've had a 7-8 year old blast out infront of our car on a scooter before from behind a transit van. We had NO way of seeing him.

Luckily we were only doing about 20mph at the time and managed to miss him. I don't think I ever could've got in a car again if we had been going the speed limit and had hit him...

Having grown up in London though, I'm amazed at how many supposedly intelligent adults will just walk out into moving traffic, and even worse, some look and STILL walk out in front of you.

Ride a bike you'll be amazed how many people do this with cars.

Look right out then pull out. "

Unfortunately, based on my own experiences, most of the cyclist vs vehicle accidents I've witnessed have been the cyclist's fault.

But then again, maybe a Londoner isn't the best person to ask.

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By *innamon!Woman
over a year ago

no matter


"

He went to brake but swerved and hit a car after he'd hit me.

I feel sorry for the guys insurance renewal "

well the very least she can do is pay their excess payments for both drivers I would think.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wow very lucky lady x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

He went to brake but swerved and hit a car after he'd hit me.

I feel sorry for the guys insurance renewal

So in a case like this where the pedestrian admits it was their fault as they walked into the road, would it be his fault that he had to claim on his insurance or should he be able to claim compensation from the pedestrian?

"

I'd guess he'd have to bring about civil action to try reclaim all costs as a pedestrian isn't an insurable item

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By *ere-for-my-convenienceWoman
over a year ago

West Midlands

Something similar happened to me

Uninsured foreign driver driving on unfamiliar roads

I now have a cracked knee cap

Broken tip of my thigh bone

Nothing in the way of compensation is to come my way

And I lost my job

So now I've got no choice but to work for myself

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

He went to brake but swerved and hit a car after he'd hit me.

I feel sorry for the guys insurance renewal

So in a case like this where the pedestrian admits it was their fault as they walked into the road, would it be his fault that he had to claim on his insurance or should he be able to claim compensation from the pedestrian?

I'd guess he'd have to bring about civil action to try reclaim all costs as a pedestrian isn't an insurable item "

I hope he does. Really unfair for him to pay for her stupidity.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

He should have been paying attention and anticipating. Hazard perception is standard for uk driving test

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By *ugby 123Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

O o O oo


"He should have been paying attention and anticipating. Hazard perception is standard for uk driving test"

He may well have been, but sometimes things just appear from behind things.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"He should have been paying attention and anticipating. Hazard perception is standard for uk driving test

He may well have been, but sometimes things just appear from behind things."

And rock chicks cleavage is world class. He could use that pic in his defence... it could distract anyone.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"He should have been paying attention and anticipating. Hazard perception is standard for uk driving test"

Let see you anticipate a person running in front of your car. If you think a driver an anticipate everything there would be no bloody accidents ever.

Can you even drive cause you clearly have no understanding of driving.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"He should have been paying attention and anticipating. Hazard perception is standard for uk driving test

He may well have been, but sometimes things just appear from behind things.

And rock chicks cleavage is world class. He could use that pic in his defence... it could distract anyone."

Ahhh I see now why you are defending her. Clearly another guy forgetting reason and logic and thinking with his dick.

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By *he Queen of TartsWoman
Forum Mod
over a year ago

My Own Little World


"He should have been paying attention and anticipating. Hazard perception is standard for uk driving test

He may well have been, but sometimes things just appear from behind things.

And rock chicks cleavage is world class. He could use that pic in his defence... it could distract anyone.

Ahhh I see now why you are defending her. Clearly another guy forgetting reason and logic and thinking with his dick.

"

On here? Never

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"He should have been paying attention and anticipating. Hazard perception is standard for uk driving test

He may well have been, but sometimes things just appear from behind things.

And rock chicks cleavage is world class. He could use that pic in his defence... it could distract anyone.

Ahhh I see now why you are defending her. Clearly another guy forgetting reason and logic and thinking with his dick.

On here? Never "

I know! Who would have thought it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"He should have been paying attention and anticipating. Hazard perception is standard for uk driving test

He may well have been, but sometimes things just appear from behind things.

And rock chicks cleavage is world class. He could use that pic in his defence... it could distract anyone.

Ahhh I see now why you are defending her. Clearly another guy forgetting reason and logic and thinking with his dick.

"

You appear to think my last comment was serious, which is odd. Also I have been driving a long time in countries all around the world in terrible driving conditions without accident thanks-including mini buses in the north of Norway in december. My point was that the driver appears to have been driving too fast for the conditions. In areas with parked cars and pedestrians it is usual to slow down and give the parked vehicles a wide berth to avoid such a situation. I know you cannot avoid every situation and no one can really sit in judgement as we werent there. I was merely adding some alternative points of view and some light hearted support for the OP.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"He should have been paying attention and anticipating. Hazard perception is standard for uk driving test

He may well have been, but sometimes things just appear from behind things.

And rock chicks cleavage is world class. He could use that pic in his defence... it could distract anyone.

Ahhh I see now why you are defending her. Clearly another guy forgetting reason and logic and thinking with his dick.

You appear to think my last comment was serious, which is odd. Also I have been driving a long time in countries all around the world in terrible driving conditions without accident thanks-including mini buses in the north of Norway in december. My point was that the driver appears to have been driving too fast for the conditions. In areas with parked cars and pedestrians it is usual to slow down and give the parked vehicles a wide berth to avoid such a situation. I know you cannot avoid every situation and no one can really sit in judgement as we werent there. I was merely adding some alternative points of view and some light hearted support for the OP. "

Why wouldn't I take it seriously? There was no indication you wanted it taken otherwise and now you seem to be back tracking. Also I'm just making light hearted sport of you support for the OP.

But she did admit fault and damaged 2 car because of it so she should pay damages.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"He should have been paying attention and anticipating. Hazard perception is standard for uk driving test

He may well have been, but sometimes things just appear from behind things.

And rock chicks cleavage is world class. He could use that pic in his defence... it could distract anyone.

Ahhh I see now why you are defending her. Clearly another guy forgetting reason and logic and thinking with his dick.

"

In a glass house you should be careful what you throw around. Last time I checked this was a swinging site. Im quite sure you are not on here for purely the artistic cultural aspect.. just saying

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"He should have been paying attention and anticipating. Hazard perception is standard for uk driving test

He may well have been, but sometimes things just appear from behind things.

And rock chicks cleavage is world class. He could use that pic in his defence... it could distract anyone.

Ahhh I see now why you are defending her. Clearly another guy forgetting reason and logic and thinking with his dick.

In a glass house you should be careful what you throw around. Last time I checked this was a swinging site. Im quite sure you are not on here for purely the artistic cultural aspect.. just saying "

Hardly a glass house. Its a forum if you hadn't noticed. Which doesnt only talk about sex and how that I've shown your true reasoning power you're trying to undermine mind which isn't working btw.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"He should have been paying attention and anticipating. Hazard perception is standard for uk driving test

He may well have been, but sometimes things just appear from behind things.

And rock chicks cleavage is world class. He could use that pic in his defence... it could distract anyone.

Ahhh I see now why you are defending her. Clearly another guy forgetting reason and logic and thinking with his dick.

In a glass house you should be careful what you throw around. Last time I checked this was a swinging site. Im quite sure you are not on here for purely the artistic cultural aspect.. just saying

Hardly a glass house. Its a forum if you hadn't noticed. Which doesnt only talk about sex and how that I've shown your true reasoning power you're trying to undermine mind which isn't working btw. "

I am fully aware of the setting, and you have hardly shown my reasoning power, and i was in no way trying to undermine yours. I simply presented my point of view. And this pettiness is adding nothing of value to either this thread or anyone reading it so I would politely suggest we drop it out of respect for the OP and everyone else on here?

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By *at69driveMan
over a year ago

Hertford


"He should have been paying attention and anticipating. Hazard perception is standard for uk driving test

He may well have been, but sometimes things just appear from behind things.

And rock chicks cleavage is world class. He could use that pic in his defence... it could distract anyone.

Ahhh I see now why you are defending her. Clearly another guy forgetting reason and logic and thinking with his dick.

You appear to think my last comment was serious, which is odd. Also I have been driving a long time in countries all around the world in terrible driving conditions without accident thanks-including mini buses in the north of Norway in december. My point was that the driver appears to have been driving too fast for the conditions. In areas with parked cars and pedestrians it is usual to slow down and give the parked vehicles a wide berth to avoid such a situation. I know you cannot avoid every situation and no one can really sit in judgement as we werent there. I was merely adding some alternative points of view and some light hearted support for the OP. "
. I have licences to drive both buses and lorries and in addition I have completed an advanced driving test . Accidents are rarely the fault of one party unless you are hit in the rear . From the OPs versions of events , it would appear that the car driver was driving too fast in a congested area and as such failed to notice a developing hazard and consequently was unable to stop without hitting another vehicle . A bus in the vicinity should be sufficient warning , especially as pedestrians are likely to step out from either in front or behind them. As to the suggestion that the OP should be liable for damages , if I was the driver of a vehicle that hit a pedestrian , I would be booking additional driving lessons to improve my driving skills , not worrying about my insurance excess .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"He should have been paying attention and anticipating. Hazard perception is standard for uk driving test

He may well have been, but sometimes things just appear from behind things.

And rock chicks cleavage is world class. He could use that pic in his defence... it could distract anyone.

Ahhh I see now why you are defending her. Clearly another guy forgetting reason and logic and thinking with his dick.

You appear to think my last comment was serious, which is odd. Also I have been driving a long time in countries all around the world in terrible driving conditions without accident thanks-including mini buses in the north of Norway in december. My point was that the driver appears to have been driving too fast for the conditions. In areas with parked cars and pedestrians it is usual to slow down and give the parked vehicles a wide berth to avoid such a situation. I know you cannot avoid every situation and no one can really sit in judgement as we werent there. I was merely adding some alternative points of view and some light hearted support for the OP. . I have licences to drive both buses and lorries and in addition I have completed an advanced driving test . Accidents are rarely the fault of one party unless you are hit in the rear . From the OPs versions of events , it would appear that the car driver was driving too fast in a congested area and as such failed to notice a developing hazard and consequently was unable to stop without hitting another vehicle . A bus in the vicinity should be sufficient warning , especially as pedestrians are likely to step out from either in front or behind them. As to the suggestion that the OP should be liable for damages , if I was the driver of a vehicle that hit a pedestrian , I would be booking additional driving lessons to improve my driving skills , not worrying about my insurance excess . "

It's not always the fault of the driver when they hit someone. And I should bloody well know. I was in the car when a d*unk female was playing chicken & ended up on the bonnet of his car, smashing the windscreen & ending up with broken bones & teeth.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm glad you've learned your lesson here.

We've had a 7-8 year old blast out infront of our car on a scooter before from behind a transit van. We had NO way of seeing him.

Luckily we were only doing about 20mph at the time and managed to miss him. I don't think I ever could've got in a car again if we had been going the speed limit and had hit him...

Having grown up in London though, I'm amazed at how many supposedly intelligent adults will just walk out into moving traffic, and even worse, some look and STILL walk out in front of you.

Ride a bike you'll be amazed how many people do this with cars.

Look right out then pull out.

Unfortunately, based on my own experiences, most of the cyclist vs vehicle accidents I've witnessed have been the cyclist's fault.

But then again, maybe a Londoner isn't the best person to ask."

I was talking about motorbikes :p

Where more than 70% of accidents are right of way violations by other vehicles (someone pulling out or cutting across the biker)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"He should have been paying attention and anticipating. Hazard perception is standard for uk driving test

He may well have been, but sometimes things just appear from behind things.

And rock chicks cleavage is world class. He could use that pic in his defence... it could distract anyone.

Ahhh I see now why you are defending her. Clearly another guy forgetting reason and logic and thinking with his dick.

In a glass house you should be careful what you throw around. Last time I checked this was a swinging site. Im quite sure you are not on here for purely the artistic cultural aspect.. just saying

Hardly a glass house. Its a forum if you hadn't noticed. Which doesnt only talk about sex and how that I've shown your true reasoning power you're trying to undermine mind which isn't working btw.

I am fully aware of the setting, and you have hardly shown my reasoning power, and i was in no way trying to undermine yours. I simply presented my point of view. And this pettiness is adding nothing of value to either this thread or anyone reading it so I would politely suggest we drop it out of respect for the OP and everyone else on here?"

Im simply presenting mine which happens to disagree with yours and I can see you don't like it. I have valid reasons for saying what i did because what you've said points to it. Im sure others make the same connection. I'm sure other peeps can cope.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"He should have been paying attention and anticipating. Hazard perception is standard for uk driving test

He may well have been, but sometimes things just appear from behind things.

And rock chicks cleavage is world class. He could use that pic in his defence... it could distract anyone.

Ahhh I see now why you are defending her. Clearly another guy forgetting reason and logic and thinking with his dick.

You appear to think my last comment was serious, which is odd. Also I have been driving a long time in countries all around the world in terrible driving conditions without accident thanks-including mini buses in the north of Norway in december. My point was that the driver appears to have been driving too fast for the conditions. In areas with parked cars and pedestrians it is usual to slow down and give the parked vehicles a wide berth to avoid such a situation. I know you cannot avoid every situation and no one can really sit in judgement as we werent there. I was merely adding some alternative points of view and some light hearted support for the OP. . I have licences to drive both buses and lorries and in addition I have completed an advanced driving test . Accidents are rarely the fault of one party unless you are hit in the rear . From the OPs versions of events , it would appear that the car driver was driving too fast in a congested area and as such failed to notice a developing hazard and consequently was unable to stop without hitting another vehicle . A bus in the vicinity should be sufficient warning , especially as pedestrians are likely to step out from either in front or behind them. As to the suggestion that the OP should be liable for damages , if I was the driver of a vehicle that hit a pedestrian , I would be booking additional driving lessons to improve my driving skills , not worrying about my insurance excess . "

So hang on given she said dodged a bus it's pretty likely the bus was moving not stationary

How often do you se e people run from infront of moving busses?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

In my younger years I french kissed a volvo (that is what the passenger said) collar bone snapped & a dent in my forehead, my summer was ruined but I was still alive

Also had a stationary car door opened on me while I've been cycling past, gravel rash is not funny

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"He should have been paying attention and anticipating. Hazard perception is standard for uk driving test

He may well have been, but sometimes things just appear from behind things.

And rock chicks cleavage is world class. He could use that pic in his defence... it could distract anyone.

Ahhh I see now why you are defending her. Clearly another guy forgetting reason and logic and thinking with his dick.

You appear to think my last comment was serious, which is odd. Also I have been driving a long time in countries all around the world in terrible driving conditions without accident thanks-including mini buses in the north of Norway in december. My point was that the driver appears to have been driving too fast for the conditions. In areas with parked cars and pedestrians it is usual to slow down and give the parked vehicles a wide berth to avoid such a situation. I know you cannot avoid every situation and no one can really sit in judgement as we werent there. I was merely adding some alternative points of view and some light hearted support for the OP.

Why wouldn't I take it seriously? There was no indication you wanted it taken otherwise and now you seem to be back tracking. Also I'm just making light hearted sport of you support for the OP.

But she did admit fault and damaged 2 car because of it so she should pay damages. "

Not once did I admit fault, say there was damage to two cars or accept I am liable for charges - which I've checked and I'm not, incidentally. Sorry to disappoint. As if someone - following an accident of any kind - wouldn't feel bad enough anyway, only to come on here for others to drag you right down. Jesus.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Jaysus... If you were in front of me I would give you a clip round the ear!!

Valuable lesson learned!

Glad you're ok RockChick! Xx

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By *epper123Woman
over a year ago

London

Not posted much on this one but certainly experienced this on other threads. Nasty private messages and all that. Pure nasty.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tough way to learn a lesson but that's what zebra/pelican/toucan/puffin crossings are for.

Regardless of how much of a wally you were for running from in front of an obstruction you couldn't see around, the main thing is you weren't seriously injured and cars can be repaired regardless of who ends up paying.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Not posted much on this one but certainly experienced this on other threads. Nasty private messages and all that. Pure nasty."

Never say anything about someone that you wouldn't say to their face. and if you can't be nice-stay quiet

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

glad your ok IRS a good idea to watch for cyclists too!

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By *radleyandRavenCouple
over a year ago

Herts


"I'm glad you've learned your lesson here.

We've had a 7-8 year old blast out infront of our car on a scooter before from behind a transit van. We had NO way of seeing him.

Luckily we were only doing about 20mph at the time and managed to miss him. I don't think I ever could've got in a car again if we had been going the speed limit and had hit him...

Having grown up in London though, I'm amazed at how many supposedly intelligent adults will just walk out into moving traffic, and even worse, some look and STILL walk out in front of you.

Ride a bike you'll be amazed how many people do this with cars.

Look right out then pull out.

Unfortunately, based on my own experiences, most of the cyclist vs vehicle accidents I've witnessed have been the cyclist's fault.

But then again, maybe a Londoner isn't the best person to ask.

I was talking about motorbikes :p

Where more than 70% of accidents are right of way violations by other vehicles (someone pulling out or cutting across the biker)"

Ah!

Furry muff.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Not posted much on this one but certainly experienced this on other threads. Nasty private messages and all that. Pure nasty.

Never say anything about someone that you wouldn't say to their face. and if you can't be nice-stay quiet "

Exactly me to and it was hardly nasty. Really shouldn't make treads if you can't take any criticism. The OP has suggested she walked out into the road while dogging a bus. Is the OP suggesting it wasnt her fault?

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over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have hit a moving car!

Lashed out with my foot after being buzzed so close on my bicycle in traffic. I think it hurt me more than it hurt his bumper but could have been a lot worse!

Twat!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"30mph and you got up?

The fuck. ..

I've been hit by a motorcycle, got up and walked off, kind of my own fault as tried to cross a road through traffic, saw a gap and bang

What happened to the biker?"

He was okay and more interested in how I was. He did similar to me, saw a gap, thought he would overtake traffic but didn't see me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Tough way to learn a lesson but that's what zebra/pelican/toucan/puffin crossings are for.

Regardless of how much of a wally you were for running from in front of an obstruction you couldn't see around, the main thing is you weren't seriously injured and cars can be repaired regardless of who ends up paying. "

Hope you're feeling a bit better now!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Glad you're not too badly hurt OP.

A few years ago a mate's missus was knocked down & killed by a car that had lost control, she was on the pavement. It was 6.30 am and she was going to fetch a paper from the village shop

Ironically it was near the pedestrian crossing outside the school where she was the lollipop lady......"

I sympathise with your friend for his loss. I am a lollipop lady and encounter daily people in their cars with no regard for myself or the children i have to cross over the road. It's a busy road and I have 3 roads to cover. It's not just parents who drive without care, school taxis, people on their way to work and they disregard the speed limit too. I've had a couple of near misses, not my fault either.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Anyone had this happen to them? I was dodging traffic this morning, running late for work...dodged a bus only to run straight into a car doing 30, came out of nowhere from behind the bus.

Yes I was a bit shaken and I'm still in shock. No broken bones but a very swollen and ugly elbow.

Lessons learned...only cross at the lights from now on. What was I thinking?"

I hope you are feeling better now and please take more care

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