Why is it when people cross the street they do not look to see if traffic is coming?

Question

I have notice that expecially in shopping centers and malls people will cross the street without looking to see it a car is coming.

Answer 1

in most places, pedestrians have the right away so they think you have to stop for them. This is the wrong thought.

I just speed up....that teaches them to look next time. Unless of course, I hit them.

Answer 2

Because they're idiots. They think just because a car notices them, it will stop. Sometimes there isn't enough time to stop. Sometimes the driver thinks they can beat you.
I do not drive, and I always make sure I check before stepping into the street. I don't care if I look like an old lady, some people are just crazy drivers.

Answer 3

Because they dont care. Pedestrians have the right of way and they think if you dont stop they can simply sue you.They dont think you are driving a big gigantic solid heavy hunk of metal on wheels that can run them over in an instant.

Answer 4

call me paranoid, yet i glance the two techniques a pair of circumstances no rely if i'm driving or strolling. You never understand if some driving force neglected seeing the only way arrow or do no longer enter sign or incorrect way warning....greater proper to be secure than sorry, good?

Answer 5

I believe that people cross the street without looking because they belive that they (hte pedestrians) have the right of way.

Answer 6

I always look both ways when I cross and in the parking lots

Answer 7

I think many people just "expect" that cars will stop for them, and especially in parking lots, they feel they have the right of way, not you.
Annoying isn't it?? :)

Answer 8

Because everyone knows that if they get hit they can sue the driver.

Answer 9

I always look. I've been nearly hit too many times to not look.

Answer 10

Many people are too lackadaisical to care.