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Original OP here - yep, it’s the uncertainty that’s the problem - that, and as a pedestrian I have to assume drivers are distracted idiots who’ll run me over if I give them any opportunity. And as you point out elsewhere, I shouldn’t give way and wave them on because I don’t know what other pedestrians, cyclists or drivers are about to do - I might cause an accident.

Presumably the Government have done the research, and drivers should always be ready to stop safely regardless, but … I preferred the old rules.