If you do it every time, you won't forget when it's important.

You never know if someone will be going wrong way down a one way street

I had an ambulance driving the wrong direction twice already, i keep looking both ways, thank you

You never fucking know, dude. Better to be safe than sorry. The other driver can be at fault and still leave you with a permanent disability.

One word: bicycles

Two words: electric scooters

I've seen my fair share of people driving the wrong way on one-way roads. Can't rely on people following the rules.

The anecdote my dad always told me was being smart is knowing it's a one way street, being wise is looking both ways anyways

I always do this because I have gone down too many one way streets and found someone else going the wrong way. It's not uncommon

I live on a one way street. the amount of times people go the wrong way is too high.

bad habit

You should always be looking both ways, if not for vehicles, then at least for pedestrians who have no direction.

Yeah well looking the 'wrong' way on a 1 way street has stopped me from getting run over, and looking both ways before going on the green has saved my life from a red light runner when I was on my motorcycle.

Almost died once to a woman going 75 on the wrong side of the 4 lane divided road. I dodged her but she hit a car behind me. :/

Always. Look. Both. Ways.

This is actually a good tool to explain the difference between those RPG stats that can be easy to mix up:

Perception is noticing you are crossing a one-way street.

Intelligence is understanding cars are only allowed to come from one direction.

Wisdom is looking in both directions before crossing anyway.

Pedestrians and cyclists exist. Even on 2-way roads I've personally almost been run over multiple times on the right side of the road. A vehicle would drive up to the stop sign, look left, see no vehicles, then almost hit me as they turned right because they didn't actually look where they were going...

You have to look the other way anyway in case there might be pedestrians or cyclists crossing your path.

Being in a situation where I was on the highway being passed by an on coming car on the same side... you ALWAYS look both ways. Stupidity has no bounds.

I've seen enough vehicles driving the wrong direction that I'm not risking it.

Considering some of the horrible drivers out there, this isn't a bad idea

Sharing a cautionary tale from personal experience: always look both ways carefully

The first year I got my license (15+ years ago) I looked one way then the other. Rolled forward. Hit a cyclist that was riding full speed on the sidewalk in the wrong direction. Bent front tire and they lost balance. I immediately got to to apologize and ensure she was OK. Offered to call an ambulance, friend, ride to her destination or even a taxi. She declined all of it and ensured she wasn't injured. We exchanged information.

Got them to a bank and ~~Throw them~~ settled for $200 to repair/replace her bike then made them sign a waiver of liability with no fault admitted. She didn't like signing the paper and I told her $200 now and sign or go through my car insurance.

Worth the $200 to ~~make it go away~~ avoid insurance bs.

I always look both ways and glace down the damn sidewalk too for cyclists now.

Edited for clarity.

Full account:

These events happened over the course of two weeks. I didn't think I'd be scrutinized this much over sharing my experience.

Crashed into a cyclist while I was going 5 or 10 mph. No idea how fast she was going but I looked right and didn't see anyone. Then left and rolled forward. Then bent her front tire and she dismounted. My car got up to her front axle.

I immediately got out. Apologized. Asked if she was OK. Offered to call ambulance, taxi or friend. She was upset (rightfully so) but we exchanged info and I gave her my insurance. She turned down my offer to call anyone for assistance or give her a ride to her destination.

I opened a claim with my insurance immediately. Gave my statement. Told them idk what she wants to do but I'm covering my bases.

I called her 3 days later. Asked how she was doing. She said she was a little sore but fine. Didn't go to the hospital. I told her I opened a claim and got a PIP if she needs medical attention. She reassured she was physically fine. I offered $200 to repair/replace the bicycle and she accepted. I told her I'd reach out to schedule it later andy insurance was going to call her for a statement. She agreed.

Told my family about the crash. Glad she was OK. Family warned me to be careful she doesn't continue the claim after getting cash. This is maybe a week later. I consulted a lawyer and they said a letter with XYZ would cover me legally. I also happened to run into a cop at a coffee shop and asked him his opinion. He said it was hard to say but from his perspective I wasn't at fault.

I scheduled a meet up a week after the accident. Set the location near her at a bank. Safe public place. Presented her with the money order and waiver of liability. She initially didn't want to sign so I explained my side.

It's just to cover me so she doesn't continue the insurance claim or sue me after the payment. If she's concerned about anything long term she can continue with the insurance claim or take a payment now with a waiver and we go our separate ways. She wasn't happy with signing a waiver but wanted this behind her so she signed (notorized by the bank) and took the payment.

I really didn't want to say all that because it's a wall of text but being downvoted and attacked for sharing my experience is going to remind me to keep my damn mouth shut.