Do you know how to use a pedestrican crossing correctly?

Duke of Schomberg

Yes, Put one foot out to indicate your intention to cross, waiting until traffic has stopped before proceeding.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121491272#Comment_121491272

It's just guidance in the Highway Code - nobody pays any attention . . . certainly not pedestrians who value their life.

Yes, Put one foot out to indicate your intention to cross, waiting until traffic has stopped before proceeding.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121500058#Comment_121500058

Oh right so you can see around corners can you? It’s not about whether or not you’re going slow.

Putting pedestrian crossings just after a sharp corner is stupid. There’s one I know of at the first exit of a roundabout coming off a hill so you do need to apply some gas but also be ready to brake because the crossing is just around a corner.

All you can see is if someone is coming across the opposite side of the road but if someone is approaching from around the corner you won’t see them until you’ve made the turn. It’s absolutely silly and would cause no harm to have it moved down a bit.

AndrewJRenko

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121505491#Comment_121505491

Well, no, I can't see around corners, which is why I slow down appropriately at corners.

I think the post I was replying to was talking about the kind of raised platform for pedestrians at some busy junctions, giving priority to pedestrians. It just means drivers have to slow down for a few seconds.