It drives me bananas. I’m in a few FB groups for different locations I’ve lived and they all post these stupid memes: “Only in [insert any location in a mid-latitude]!” Eye roll.

It can be frustrating and sometimes scary. Walk with confidence but don't be stupid, remain observant (i.e., do not stare at your phone while walking like so many other peds and drivers), and assume that the driver does not see you. Make eye contact with every driver closest to you when you are crossing a street. If that does not happen, wait for them to stop or pass. The near-misses are terrifyingly infuriating, but you have to let the small things go. I've become a big fan of giving people 'thumbs downs' and yelling, "Booooooooo!"