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She will be able to sue you and you would be liable. You don't have a defence on the basis that she wasn't looking. Its for you to check that the route is safe.
Also you would probably be prosecuted for driving without insurance and driving with undue care and attention.
Edited by Jomo1972 on 5/3/2010 at 5:42 PM EST
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