&gt; When crossing a street, he would look both ways, then punch the peddle, maybe because he thought it was safer to get across as quickly as possible.<p>Not sure what the point was here, to be honest: That&#x27;s what I was taught about 20 years ago when I got my license and I still believe that &#x27;crossing as fast as possible&#x27; or put differently &#x27;leaving a crossing instantly&#x27; is a good idea.