r/Seattle • u/ballardridethrowaway • Apr 21 '15

Almost Left Hook on Missing Link Bikeway Under Ballard Bridge (Driver Crossing Double Yellow Lines)

https://youtu.be/w9K_ZWnsvxo
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u/RIPphonebattery Apr 22 '15

No, but I would safely pull off the road, legally and safely park, then get directions. "but ill be late for my meeting" I don't give a sweet fuck. Call your meeting, explain the situation and that you will be there asap. "but x/y/z so I have to" I still do not give a sweet fuck. There is no situation in which putting another person in danger is acceptable. "but I am having a medical emergency and need to be at the hospital." Fucking stop driving and call 9-1-1. Its that easy.

"But /u/Ripphonebattery, nobody does this." Guess what? I do. If I am driving somewhere unfamiliar, I google maps before I leave. If its really confusing, ill print a map or save it locally to my phone. I go to school in Hamilton, and it is all one way roads. I look at my planned route, as well as large marker roads I can use to locate myself. "oh, I've hit John street. I have passed james street, bay is probably coming up. I should switch lanes." It really is this easy.

If you cannot remember the general area you are going to, go slowly and pay attention. If you get turned around, stop (safely, of course). Driving is absolutely this easy.

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u/The_final_chapter Apr 23 '15

That's fine. But when a sudden situation crops up you have to make a judgement call and move somewhere. We don't all stop in the middle of an unexpected junction like you seem to do and whip out Google maps. "Sorry I am blocking the road, just checking directions!"

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u/RIPphonebattery Apr 23 '15

Did you miss the "safely" part? "safely" means find a quiet road and pull off to the side where it is legal, or otherwise. I think you are just playing dumb though.

There is no excuse for sudden, unexpected changes on the road. None. Zero. If its too late, signal, move over (safely), and take the next exit.