Having the right of way does not always mean it is automatically safe to proceed.
Motorists & pedestrians have the shared responsibility of looking out for one another. Establishing eye contact, ensuring you are visible (vehicle lights working for those driving or clothing is visible for those walking), following traffic signals & signs & making sure vehicles have come to a complete stop before crossing the road keeps everyone safe.
Could someone please delete and take me down from this forum? Not even sure why it's active when nobody posts in here except on the odd occasion.