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The number one cause is the "left hook". This is when someone is turning left and doesn't notice pedestrians in the crosswalk moving across the street the driv
by defen 12y ago
The number one cause is the "left hook". This is when someone is turning left and doesn't notice pedestrians in the crosswalk moving across the street the driver is turning onto. Unless there is a dedicated left-arrow green, these pedestrians almost always have the right of way, but the driver doesn't notice them because they are too focused on the oncoming traffic or other hazards, and completely forget to check. I've attempted a crude ASCII diagram. C is a car with a green light, attempting to turn left, P is a pedestrian walking up
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--P- ----
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- punjabisingh 12y agoThe pedestrians may also not be visible due to the car's left pillar blind spot, especially while turning left.
- freditup 12y agoBought an (almost) new Sonata a few months back and it's been great. But the A-pillars are pretty thick and sloped in the perfect was to block my visibility. I have to often lean up a foot or so and turn my head if I want to see to my left clearly. It can actually be rather scary at times to not have that line of sight, recommend checking that out on any cars you buy. It's not a complete deal-breaker, but if I did a lot more urban driving it might be.