Thoughts over road safety

Here's a thought to improve road safety for both pedestrians and drivers, don't allow young pedestrians near a road without adult supervision.

Last week on a residential estate I noted a small group of children playing on the pavement as I turned out of a junction.

One of the children in the group ran out into the road, whilst facing me, and started jumping up and down shouting "Come on then" at me whilst making hand gestures that would be construed as aggressive from someone a foot or so taller.

She was about 10 years old and was intentionally squaring up to a tonne or so of moving metal. Luckily for her I didn't swerve, as she ran in the same direction.

Also, three teenagers stepped out in front of two queues of traffic when the lights had gone green.

I pressed the horn, as did the driver of the car next too me. Two of the girls looked up and scurried for the opposite pavement - I presume they hadn't stepped out intentionally.

The third female, looked at me, pulled a face and stuck two fingers up.

What charm and concern for her own well being. What care she has for those that might have had to make the visit to the parents and those who might have had to scrape her off the floor or bonnet of a vehicle.

You were lucky this time, I was paying attention. I don't use my phone while driving, I don't drink or use drugs and I deem the road more important than having a conversation with a passenger - there are lots of people out there that don't.

It could well be one of them next time you step in front of a car.

L Ford, Dawley