Dan Wrote:
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> I think you may be right. I didn't believe in
> this until I saw it myself. Two young women were
> walking on a sidewalk and one of them started to
> cross the street between two parked cars. There
> was another vehicle approaching and the friend
> said something to the effect of "watch out,
> there's a car coming." Her response? "If he hits
> me, that will be his problem." True story.

Ultimately, she is correct. You, as a driver, are responsible for being fully aware of driving conditions and acting accordingly. But, if she ends up permanently crippled it will be her problem.