Do local people follow pedestrian rules?
The details travelers rarely ask about often shape the real trip.
Pedestrian behavior varies, and travelers should adapt carefully to local traffic habits instead of assuming rules are followed the same way everywhere.
In some cities, drivers reliably stop for pedestrians and crossings are respected. In others, pedestrians must be more cautious even when they technically have priority.
Travelers should observe local crossing behavior, avoid copying risky actions blindly, and be especially careful near scooters, buses, and turning vehicles. Local life includes traffic habits that guidebooks often understate.