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Post by davem399 on Aug 22, 2024 8:08:49 GMT
These days, you have to look out for the mobile phone zombies stepping out in front of you.
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Post by spinno on Aug 22, 2024 8:15:47 GMT
These days, you have to look out for the mobile phone zombies stepping out in front of you. Whether you are driving, cycling or walking...because they're driving, cycling and walking... |
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Post by mick on Aug 22, 2024 8:27:22 GMT
Forgive my ignorance. Is it possible to block all phone calls but still have the phone on for other things (navigation for exanmple)?
Mick
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Post by spinno on Aug 22, 2024 8:30:52 GMT
Forgive my ignorance. Is it possible to block all phone calls but still have the phone on for other things (navigation for exanmple)? Mick you can choose to ignore phone calls...however most phone zombies are usually looking at messages or social media when I've been able to see what they're doing. The thing that annoys me with pedestrians actually using the phone for calls is the way that they don't hold the phones to their ears but have the speaker on so that all and sundry get to know their business |
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Post by MJB on Aug 22, 2024 8:33:05 GMT
C.O.A.S.T. Something every road user should be using.
Concentration, observation, anticipation, speed, time.
Taking Mick's zebra crossing as an example, if the driver had been paying full attention (C) and observed that the road conditions were sub-optimal and that they were approaching a zebra crossing (O), anticipated that any pedestrians in the vicinity could potentially cross (A), adjusted their driving accordingly (S), they would have had time to react and avoid a collision with another road user. The same applies to the pedestrian.
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Post by aitch on Aug 22, 2024 8:42:20 GMT
Forgive my ignorance. Is it possible to block all phone calls but still have the phone on for other things (navigation for exanmple)? Mick you can choose to ignore phone calls...however most phone zombies are usually looking at messages or social media when I've been able to see what they're doing. The thing that annoys me with pedestrians actually using the phone for calls is the way that they don't hold the phones to their ears but have the speaker on so that all and sundry get to know their businessThe problem with smartphones is that they have touch screens - which means holding them to your ear can result in the untoward happening, ie your ear touching the red button and cutting you off.
A bit of a design flaw, imo.
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Post by peterob on Aug 22, 2024 8:42:47 GMT
Forgive my ignorance. Is it possible to block all phone calls but still have the phone on for other things (navigation for exanmple)? Mick My phone will only ring if the caller is in my contacts list, all other calls go to voicemail but of course most hang up before it activates. |
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Post by MJB on Aug 22, 2024 8:46:59 GMT
you can choose to ignore phone calls...however most phone zombies are usually looking at messages or social media when I've been able to see what they're doing. The thing that annoys me with pedestrians actually using the phone for calls is the way that they don't hold the phones to their ears but have the speaker on so that all and sundry get to know their businessThe problem with smartphones is that they have touch screens - which means holding them to your ear can result in the untoward happening, ie your ear touching the red button and cutting you off. A bit of a design flaw, imo.
I've never had a smartphone that only requires a touch of a button to end a call. They've all required you to hold a button and slide it across the screen. |
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Post by mick on Aug 22, 2024 8:48:20 GMT
C.O.A.S.T. Something every road user should be using. Concentration, observation, anticipation, speed, time. Taking Mick's zebra crossing as an example, if the driver had been paying full attention (C) and observed that the road conditions were sub-optimal and that they were approaching a zebra crossing (O), anticipated that any pedestrians in the vicinity could potentially cross (A), adjusted their driving accordingly (S), they would have had time to react and avoid a collision with another road user. The same applies to the pedestrian. Of course you are right but there are still events (accidents) that will happen.
Hers's an admission. A few nights ago I hit and killed a badger. It was 1:30 am, and I was driving at about 30 along a country road. A badger ran out of the hedgerow and under my wheels. I had no time to react at all. I doubt that I even got my foot on the brake before I hit it.
I can imagine a similar thing happening to the driver in my story.
Mick
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Post by MJB on Aug 22, 2024 8:51:36 GMT
C.O.A.S.T. Something every road user should be using. Concentration, observation, anticipation, speed, time. Taking Mick's zebra crossing as an example, if the driver had been paying full attention (C) and observed that the road conditions were sub-optimal and that they were approaching a zebra crossing (O), anticipated that any pedestrians in the vicinity could potentially cross (A), adjusted their driving accordingly (S), they would have had time to react and avoid a collision with another road user. The same applies to the pedestrian. Of course you are right but there are still events (accidents) that will happen. Hers's an admission. A few nights ago I hit and killed a badger. It was 1:30 am, and I was driving at about 30 along a country road. A badger ran out of the hedgerow and under my wheels. I had no time to react at all. I doubt that I even got my foot on the brake before I hit it. I can imagine a similar thing happening to the driver in my story. Mick
You can't anticipate a wild animal leaping out of a hedgerow, but you can anticipate the possibility and drive accordingly. You can anticipate someone potentially crossing at a zebra crossing and adjust your driving accordingly. |
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Post by davem399 on Aug 22, 2024 9:59:37 GMT
you can choose to ignore phone calls...however most phone zombies are usually looking at messages or social media when I've been able to see what they're doing. The thing that annoys me with pedestrians actually using the phone for calls is the way that they don't hold the phones to their ears but have the speaker on so that all and sundry get to know their businessThe problem with smartphones is that they have touch screens - which means holding them to your ear can result in the untoward happening, ie your ear touching the red button and cutting you off.
A bit of a design flaw, imo.
I’ve never had this problem. I think it’s because my ears are still in the correct position 😂 |
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Post by andy on Aug 22, 2024 10:18:42 GMT
These days, you have to look out for the mobile phone zombies stepping out in front of you. Had one the other week looking down at his phone and zig zagging from side to side on a path through some woods. I could have dinged the bell from a distance but thought it would be funnier to shout "boo" when he was just about to walk into me. |
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Post by kate on Aug 22, 2024 10:25:03 GMT
Try being a hobbling old lady, trying to anticipate what you are all going to do, trying to hear you approaching, trying to gauge your speed (assuming nothing!) and thankful that at least some of you seem aware of pedestrians and the importance of signalling for them - as well as for other road users.
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Post by petrochemist on Aug 22, 2024 11:12:39 GMT
C.O.A.S.T. Something every road user should be using. Concentration, observation, anticipation, speed, time. Taking Mick's zebra crossing as an example, if the driver had been paying full attention (C) and observed that the road conditions were sub-optimal and that they were approaching a zebra crossing (O), anticipated that any pedestrians in the vicinity could potentially cross (A), adjusted their driving accordingly (S), they would have had time to react and avoid a collision with another road user. The same applies to the pedestrian. Odd choice of acronym, as I was taught that it was dangerous to coast (travel unnecessary distances with my the engine drive disengaged, via neutral of the clutch) but every part of it fits the requirements of driving  |
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Post by willien on Aug 22, 2024 11:12:59 GMT
C.O.A.S.T. Something every road user should be using. Concentration, observation, anticipation, speed, time. Taking Mick's zebra crossing as an example, if the driver had been paying full attention (C) and observed that the road conditions were sub-optimal and that they were approaching a zebra crossing (O), anticipated that any pedestrians in the vicinity could potentially cross (A), adjusted their driving accordingly (S), they would have had time to react and avoid a collision with another road user. The same applies to the pedestrian. Cor, anyone would think you had just been on a driving course. FWIW if C.O.A.S.T. is real then it is IMO crap. Too complicated to remember.
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