Originally Posted by SisuMess
i don't understand
Were you and the pedestrian going the same way or opposite ways on the path?
I usually have a bigger problem with pedestrians going the same way as I am. The ones going the opposite way usually manage to stay on their own side of the path.
edit - I see from your other post that it was a sideways hit while on the road. Pedestrian crossing your path changes everything.
Your straight line approach with a slow down or stop is probably the best way to go. I'd rather hit the pedestrian than swing wide to avoid them and get hit from behind by a car.