I never, ever, ever walk into a crosswalk until I have made eye contact with a driver and the driver is slowing or stopped.
Never.
This is one of the reasons why, amongst others.
Of course, I am one of those people who, when the light changes for me to cross a busy road, I look both ways before depressing the accelerator. Quickly, mind you, but I do look.
“I never, ever, ever walk into a crosswalk until I have made eye contact with a driver and the driver is slowing or stopped.”
You should see the idiots here in Colorado. They will not even look left or right, they’ll just walk off the curb into traffic. The arrogance is astounding.
Absolutely with you; I practice likewise. Am astonished at the number people, often younger types wearing earbuds, who will just walk out into the street without even a glance at what might be coming at them. And looking both ways after light turns green has helped me avoid more than a couple possibly serious accidents. I drive at or under speed limit in town, go like a demon on open interstates, and used to race a little. The responsibility to practice safety was drilled into me at a young age by my father, grandfathers, and older men in general.
Intersections are very dangerous for pedestrians. When you’re trying to cross be especially aware of cars/trucks making left hand turns.