This was partially down to that i got a text and read it. I then was dodging other people and I didn't see any signs that said "Dont swerve". The guy certainly wasn't behind me for long anyway, probably about 20 seconds.
Walking in a straight line is impossible anyway, am i supposed to measure this? I wasn't on a road, it was in a busy town centre with people everywhere. He was wheeling up from behind me, stopped next to me (really close) and told me off. I said "alright, calm down, sorry ok?" then he stormed off.
Anyway this guy was wrong for telling me off. Granted, i wasnt particularly paying attention to what was behind me... but my eyes don't bend that way. I don't have extra eyes under this hair. I know he didn't ask to be a mobility scooter user (Well he kinda did because you have to apply and stuff) but i dont think he was using it safely. I looked up some driving tips which says:
"Always drive slowly and cautiously on public payments and give priority to pedestrians. Always treat pedestrians with respect."
and
"Try to avoid peak times when pavements are very busy."
He must have been driving at faster than walking speed to have nearly hit me twice with his scooter and then pull up next to me. If he was a pedestrian he'd have well gone around me, but it wasn't a road, its not motorway rules. And it was a busy time, Monday lunchtime, so he should have been more careful. I cant help not walking in a straight line.
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