I'm going to Beijing for work for a week, leaving Friday. I won't have too much time for sightseeing, but our test lead in Beiing sent us these handy streetwise tips. It sounds a wee bit more challenging than crossing the street in Manhattan.
Top 10 tips to cross streets in China safely:
10. Don’t make assumptions.
9. The thick traffic regulation book eventually comes down to one line: don’t get hit.
8. Be aware of your surroundings at all times. Danger can come from all directions.
7. Crosswalks are not necessary safer even if you have the green light.
6. Follow the crowd.
5. Position yourself in the safer part of the crowd.
4. Cars will not yield for pedestrians.
3. Don’t get hit by a car.
2. Cars are not the only thing on the road can hit you.
The number 1 tip to cross streets in China safely: A billion people are doing this day in and day out, you can do it too.
