I'm often on the 1st floor of a building on a main road. I can see directly into people's cars as they drive by and there's usually someone driving with a phone on their lap, which they are scrolling or typing on. It has put me off driving myself now because I feel safer on a bus.
And it’s largely out of your control. I do make eye contact with other drivers coming my way (if I’m making a turn that crosses lanes) to check how alert they are. I also never take people’s indicators as a guarantee.
Congrats on the license. Passing the test opened up the country to me a bit since I could travel more. I hope it’s every bit as good for you.
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FarraigePlaisteach@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 215d
Thís appears to be the source for the data https://transport.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/eu-road-fatalities-drop-3-2024-progress-remains-slow-2025-03-18_en
I'm often on the 1st floor of a building on a main road. I can see directly into people's cars as they drive by and there's usually someone driving with a phone on their lap, which they are scrolling or typing on. It has put me off driving myself now because I feel safer on a bus.
governorkeagan_@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 214d
Seen that myself after only just getting my licence recently. That and people who have absolutely no idea of the rules of the road.
FarraigePlaisteach@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 214d
And it’s largely out of your control. I do make eye contact with other drivers coming my way (if I’m making a turn that crosses lanes) to check how alert they are. I also never take people’s indicators as a guarantee.
Congrats on the license. Passing the test opened up the country to me a bit since I could travel more. I hope it’s every bit as good for you.