She's the woman who will step out onto the crosswalk with a look that just dares you not to stop for her and her children. As you catch glimpse of her in your rear-view mirror as you sped by, you see her throwing her hands up in disgust and mouthing "idiot." Fury etched across her face. If you could read her mind, she's actually thinking "You stupid, self-absorbed idiot!"
"Self absorbed" because you obviously live in this residential neighborhood and you not only missed the sidewalk markings but also the warning sign several yards prior. The one with that makes it clear it is a crosswalk for children. "Stupid" because it is state law that if someone is in the crosswalk, you must stop.
You probably guessed how I know this... that crazy lady is me. There was once a scene in The World According to Garp that I so can clearly relate. Some guy is speeding through a suburban neighborhood, ignoring all the traffic signs as well as children at play. Garp, played by Robin Williams, finally has enough of this. He chases the truck and commences to beat it with a crow bar.
This could be me. Luckily, there is no way for me to catch the car.
Yes, I'm glad you can't catch the car either...
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