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Originally Posted by RSBob
Wild guess 1. Because they have right of way, and 2. If they don’t act assertive, cars will never stop for them even though stopping is the law. The drivers are at fault, not the peds. You are getting angry at the wrong parties. Check your drivers handbook.
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California driver's handbook:
https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/pubs/hdbk/turns
Right-of-Way Rules
General Information
Never assume other drivers will give you the right-of-way. Respecting the right-of-way of others is not limited to situations such as yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks, or watching carefully to ensure the right-of- way of bicyclists and motorcyclists. Yield your right-of-way when it helps to prevent collisions.
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Know the Basics—Pedestrian Safety
10 Walking Safety Tips
https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/pedestrian-safety
Be predictable. Follow the rules of the road and obey signs and signals.
Walk on sidewalks whenever they are available.
If there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic and as far from traffic as possible.
Keep alert at all times; don’t be distracted by electronic devices that take your eyes (and ears) off the road.
Whenever possible, cross streets at crosswalks or intersections, where drivers expect pedestrians. Look for cars in all directions, including those turning left or right.
If a crosswalk or intersection is not available, locate a well-lit area where you have the best view of traffic. Wait for a gap in traffic that allows enough time to cross safely; continue watching for traffic as you cross.
Never assume a driver sees you. Make eye contact with drivers as they approach to make sure you are seen.
Be visible at all times. Wear bright clothing during the day, and wear reflective materials or use a flashlight at night.
Watch for cars entering or exiting driveways, or backing up in parking lots.
Avoid alcohol and drugs when walking; they impair your abilities and your judgment.
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Yes, the pedestrians have the right of way.
But right of way and common sense should not be confused.
Back when I walked to school uphill in the snow barefooted, they taught pedestrian and bicycle safety in schools.
We learned to look both ways before crossing the street and to watch out for oncoming vehicles, because they might not see you or stop.
We learned to YIELD unless it was safe to proceed. Which is still the law.
and we didn't get all-runned over. We knew better. And it wasn't all that complicated.
But you can't turn on the news anymore without hearing of some Einstein who got ran over while crossing the street.
Pedestrians have the right of way all the way to the morgue. Same with DBs on bicycles who own the road because they are saving the planet.
Which leads to the next question, when a genius gets run over by a train, does he or the train have the right of way?