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Rome has so much traffic and most of the people there drive scooters. The problem is that they don't usulally stop on pedestrian lanes and many times they don't stop with red lights.
So beware when you cross the streets in Rome, look very well to your left and right before crossing and make sure there's no scooter or car coming ( even if you are on a pedestrian lane) before moving! Leave a Comment
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 by codrutzLeave a Comment
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I'm learning a LOT from my new Roman friend, Roberto (ARoman). I hope he doesn't mind my sharing the lesson he gave me for crossing the street in Rome:
Actually, I do watch their eyes. You have to be sure they have seen you, then
you can play your game.
Don't wait on the sidewalk for them to stop, they understand if you are not sure
and don't have time to stop completely for some tourists to decide to move in,
they will only slow down and move a bit around you when you'll cross.
So, start to move in the road, slowly but don't retreat when you conquer a
position. Nobody will be happy to hit you, so just consider their possible
movements and give them a chance to see you and use brakes or slow down safely.
You'll be hit only by mistake, like if they did not understand your moves (or
did not see you), that is the point. If you play tough but fair, the worst can
happen is that they will honk you, but they won't neither. Determined and safe,
there is no risk to cross.
If you are undecided or start to run scared or, worst, think to get back, they
won't expect that behaviour and you'll be at real danger. If you are concerned
at the start of the practice, just stay beside somebody that looks more
experienced and learn... at the end, it will be fun :)
Grazie Roberto! Leave a Comment
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One thing that you cannot prepare for is the traffic in Rome. No matter what anyone here on the forum tells you, until you see it for yourself you won't really understand how bad the traffic is. In fact, it is not just bad, it is scary!!!! The cars and vespas squeeze 4 or 5 across in a two lane road. The vespas zip in between the cars even when they are in motion. I am surprised to have never seen an accident on my trips there. That being said, there is a way to cross these hazardous roads and live to tell the tale. The first step is the most important, literally. Once you decide to cross the street and step out into the traffic you cannot stop. You must continue at a steady pace until you get to the other side. I know this sounds crazy, but the drivers will anticipate where you will be when they arrive at that spot and plan their route around you. They may go in front or behind you but they won't hit you. This is why it's important not to stop, nor to run but keep to a steady pace while crossing. The other technique you can use is to cross with a native italian. If you see a group of people crossing, join in. There is safety in numbers! It is pretty scary the first couple of times but you will get used to it and learn your own pace and techinque. Don't be intimidated just wait for a small opening in the traffic and go. Leave a Comment
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 Queue after queue after
queue... by Jenniflower
And with so many people, this can only mean one thing.
Queues!
Wherever you go, whatever you see, be prepared for loooooooooooooong queues, and hope and pray that it isn't in the direct sunlight (which it normally always is), and that it will move quickly (which it generally doesnt).
Ensure you have a bottle of water on you and headache tablets for the inevitable.
Alternatively? Go at odd times, when people are less likely to be around. Leave a Comment
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If you are intent on crossing the street, be sure to walk quickly and surely, and don't turn back if you see a vehicle approaching. This may sound crazy, but I observed most drivers base their speed on the fact that you will be out of their way by the time they reach you. Traffic signals are not always observed, of course, so be careful! Leave a Comment
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 The dreaded Venezia Piazza by Rhondaj
1. Stare straight ahead and cross with authority, the motorists will yield.
2. Make eye contact with the drivers to let them know you are crossing.
I used both at various times. But my best solution was to find an Italian, cozy up close to them, and cross with no fear. Worked like a charm.
In our neighborhood of Prati, as long as you crossed at the lights there wasn't any problem. Unless you count the scooterists who whip around the corners oblivious to street traffic lights. I only made the mistake twice of trying to cross the streets where there wasn't any light. Second time scared me enough to put me back on the right path...
THE BIGGEST PEDESTRIAN NIGHTMARE: is pictured here. The dreaded Venezia Piazza. A billion lanes across with no traffic lights. Motorists show no mercy. I've seen pictures of this piazza with snazzy traffic cops upon a pedestal, but never in my several hair-raising crossings did I see one. Leave a Comment
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 Traffic at Campidoglio by unravelauLeave a Comment
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Be careful when you want to cross a street, in Rome people drive very fast and a lot of them don't follow the street signal, so you can be surprise with cars, taxis, motos.
Watch out!!!!
And i you rent a car or go in side one, take it easy, you will be have some scare moments!!!
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