Email from Ellie to Dan, Mom (Monkey), Faffy, Tabie, and John:
just read a case where a driver quickly backed out of a driveway and into a street, hitting a child on a tricycle who was pedaling over the driveway from one section of sidewalk to another.
it scared me - i realized that i often walk or bike over driveways or lot exits without being as cautious as i should about looking for cars entering or exiting.
please be very, very careful when walking (or biking) on sidewalks when you come up to entries/exits for parking lots, driveways, or apartment complexes.
love you,
Ellie
Email from Mom (Monkey) to Ellie, Dan, Faffy, Tabie, and John:
I think the real lesson is: never ever ever ever trust people in cars. Always assume they don't see you, and ride (or walk) accordingly (defensively). It always amazes me to see people step right out into the street when they get a walk signal, even though there's a car right there about to turn right. I realize they have the right of way, but what if the driver is texting, or so busy looking to the left they forget or whatever. Scary.
The second lesson is: no matter how safe your street seems, never let a child ride unattended if they have to cross driveways, until they are old enough to know to stop at every single driveway or exit and look for cars.
That's why I personally love trails.
love you,
mama
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