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> whereas most drivers might wait for the pedestrian to reach the sidewalk before passing.

You're joking right? No one wait for you to clear the street. Hell most driving start advancing when you're going to be clear by the time they make it to you.

> What would happen if I "dropped" my wallet and turned around to pick it up?

Same thing a human would; hit you or slam on the brakes. They'll just do it faster and harder.

The real world isn't like a Mad Max film.



> The real world isn't like a Mad Max film.

I see you've never driven in Los Angeles...




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