Originally Posted by DanaT

Wow. That brings back memories. I was with a business colleage on a trip to FL. He was driving a rental car and missed the exit. He decided to back up on the highway....

Maybe it is something about FL....

Originally Posted by DanaT

I would say Americans are very cautious crossing the streets (at least where I am at). Maybe FL is different.

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I live part in Switzerland. There, the pedestrians simply walk out in front. They have 100% right away in a cross walk and expect 100% of the time a car will stop no matter how fast it is going.