Why do motorists look down on pedestrians as if they're somehow above them just because they own a vehicle?

Question

Why do motorists look down on pedestrians as if they're somehow above them just because they own a vehicle?

Answer 1

I've never even thought about that.

Answer 2

i dont i always give pedestrians the right of way..but i think people werent taught driving properly...like people who dont understand the left lane is for passing not for holding down at 50 mph...or using a blinker....

Answer 3

I don't think I'm above a pedestrian, but I think sometimes peds think they are above us drivers. If I'm making a left turn with a green arrow and a ped is crossing; it irritates me and I might glare at them or honk. They are in the wrong at that point in time and they are being selfish; they think they have the right of way just because they are in the crosswalk...if I hit them...guess who's going to be ticketed??? The pedestrian (assuming I am obeying all traffic laws).

Answer 4

Thanks for your great question!I wish I had a good answer for you but sadly I think its because they somehow justify themselves by thinking the person walking is not worthy because they walk.Such a stupid attitude!Some of you must have gotten your license out of a cracker jack box because the pedestrian always has the right of way except if jay walking.At least in my state.

Answer 5

Well if the motorist is driving a truck or SUV chances are they are above them :D

Answer 6

because some of them feel that because they have the car they can kill whomever they want to and get away with it. And because it is a motorized vehicle and not human.  

Answer 7

because they have the power to kill them....it makes them feel macho or something.  

Answer 8

They do? Where? That is completely unreasonable.

Answer 9

It's not that they think they are above them because they own a vehicle, but because they are currently in control of a vehicle, which like it not gives them the ability to easily kill a pedestrian.

I don't get upset when pedestrians use the crosswalk but it really annoys me when they J walk on a busy street and give me a glare as if I did something wrong when they are the one breaking the law.  I also do not like when people cross infront fo me when I have a solid green light, or when people do not make an attempt to group together when crossing, which causes me to wait to turn at the light unneccessarily.

And I do not act macho about being in my car. I've yelled at my window and even got out of my car and ripped people a new one. Stupidity cannot be tolerated.

Answer 10

Bamma never know this. Bamma say ty for letting him in on family secret. Bamma have no idea about pedestrian. Bamma think they just out for walk. Bamma say exercise. Bamma say family dog. Bamma say baby carriage. Bamma never know everyone no have car. Bamma feel bad now. Bamma throw pennies at carless man to help out. Bamma say will work for bus fare. Bamma say so.  

Answer 11

Ouch!  It sounds like you have some issues here!  My experience as a person who owns a car, is that the pedestrians are just trying to cross the road!  Some are extremely slow, and some try and go when it is almost too late, and there are many, many variations of the above situations, however, the number one complaint I am aware of is that people SEEM TO ALWAYS BE IN A HURRY!  Pedestrians who are walking slowly ten to impede the progress of those who are driving, so they will snarl, or glare at them.  But for heaven's sake, just because they are walking is not a reason to look down on anyone.  Maybe they are also much healthier, because they are walking instead of driving!

Owning a vehicle is a responsibility, and should not be taken lightly!

Answer 12

Good Question

I think they are mis-informed of the way of the future.  In this day and age with the strong Green Movement and increases in peoples awareness of their impact on the earth, drivers are actually at the bottom of the barrel when it comes to respected forms of transportation.

Pedestrians and cyclists rule

Answer 13

Fantastic brianiac is agreeing with Bamma. Bamma has the wisdom of sages. But Fanatsic Brianiac also makes this point:

Why don't you own a car, loser?