Why is driving slow less predictable than stopping?
Because “slow” could be any of a range of speeds, while “stop” is always a speed of 0 mph; and, also, because it’s unknown whether the slow-moving car will stop, but it is known whether the stopped car is stopped.
On the other hand, it’s not known whether a stopped car will stay stopped. Which was the motivating example from the post. (“As we started across the street a driver that had been waiting to turn left misinterpreted the situation and, thinking traffic had stopped for them instead, tried to turn through our location.”)
Why is driving slow less predictable than stopping?
A zebra crossing is similar to a Yield sign, just giving way to pedestrians instead of other cars.
Because “slow” could be any of a range of speeds, while “stop” is always a speed of 0 mph; and, also, because it’s unknown whether the slow-moving car will stop, but it is known whether the stopped car is stopped.
Less accurate, not less predictable ;-)
What is the difference with the yield sign? Or are you also against the yield sign?
These were not rhetorical questions, I would like to see your opinion on yield signs and their difference with zebra crossings.
Yield signs in what context? (Also, are you using the term “zebra crossing” in an unusual way…? It seems like you are…)
Context: in urban environment + slow roads/streets in general.
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On the other hand, it’s not known whether a stopped car will stay stopped. Which was the motivating example from the post. (“As we started across the street a driver that had been waiting to turn left misinterpreted the situation and, thinking traffic had stopped for them instead, tried to turn through our location.”)