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Old March 8th 10, 01:30 PM posted to uk.transport.london
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Default London Black Cabbies learning to keep quiet, but...

David E Newton wrote:
Basil Jet wrote:
redcat wrote:
I used to think they
have eye problems until I found that they brake and give way to their
own, but not to pedestrians, even when the pedestrian is in the right
(or in danger of being knocked down).


Most people walking across a pedestrian crossing who see a car coming
will keep their eye on the car just in case it tries to run them over,
whereas if they see a taxi coming they have peace of mind and look away.


I think they're just trying to avoid eye contact with you, Basil :-)



LOL! "Don't look them in the eye!" I think you have something there, Mr
Newton.