A quick Google search will reveal several states' DMV study guides that address White Cane Laws, so I don't think that's the issue. I think that encountering a blind pedestrian is such an infrequent occurrence that without practice and reinforcement, as with anything in life, the knowledge escapes.
That said, the protocol is mostly common sense. In large cities like NYC, it is perhaps easier for blind pedestrians in that there's typically a throng of people with which to cross with; i.e., makes it easier to determine when to cross. Cities like Nashville have audible cues associated with their crosswalks in an effort to help.
Awareness through White Cane Day and as you're doing here goes a long way. I really think it's the infrequency that's the issue. In NY it wasn't that uncommon as a pedestrian to encounter a blind person, but I honestly can't recall the last time I encountered a white cane at an intersection as a driver.
Thanks for sharing, awareness is the key.
That said, the protocol is mostly common sense. In large cities like NYC, it is perhaps easier for blind pedestrians in that there's typically a throng of people with which to cross with; i.e., makes it easier to determine when to cross. Cities like Nashville have audible cues associated with their crosswalks in an effort to help.
Awareness through White Cane Day and as you're doing here goes a long way. I really think it's the infrequency that's the issue. In NY it wasn't that uncommon as a pedestrian to encounter a blind person, but I honestly can't recall the last time I encountered a white cane at an intersection as a driver.
Thanks for sharing, awareness is the key.
