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It was the perfect storm of unhappy coincidences.. A girl on a scooter was riding slowly into the low sun. A large lorry overtook her using the whole width of the road despite double white lines. This lorry was followed by another. A huge, articulated tipper truck. It pulled out as if about to overtake the scooter. Only it was taking a sharp exit into a narrow drive on the other side of the road.
Like all such manoeuvres there was a long period when the huge trailer came to a complete but unexpected standstill relative to the main road. The following car braked. To be gently hit by the one from behind. Then a bus hit the second car from behind. Causing extensive damage to the car boot but no casualties. There was shattered glass and plastic all over the road. The bus driver was visibly upset.
Fortunately I was standing in the bus stop pull in to let the traffic pass. So was not responsible in any way. I make a habit of allowing the traffic to pass freely by frequently stepping onto the verge. Claiming one's right to the busy road, without a pavement, as a pedestrian, is complete idiocy. It costs nothing to pause and let large vehicles pass unhindered.
Cars will usually manage to avoid me if there is nothing coming the other way. Having a bright, low sun in their eyes means that extra care is required by all. I always keep this in mind when I am out walking. Particularly on corners where they would not expect find anybody walking during the rush hour.
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