ROAD SAFETY ALERT: Why 20mph Limits Save Lives | Near Miss Blind Spot

Описание: This footage serves as a serious reminder for both drivers and pedestrians. While traveling at a junction, a young pedestrian ran across the road, emerging from behind a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction.

Because the pedestrian was obscured by the passing VW, this was a completely blind crossing. Fortunately, I was adhering to the 20mph speed limit and taking my time at the junction, allowing for a safe stop.

Key Takeaways:

For Pedestrians: Never cross from behind a moving or parked vehicle. Stop, look, and listen until the road is clear in both directions.

For Drivers: Speed limits at junctions are there for a reason. Anticipating the "unseen" is part of being a safe driver.

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