You're right.
The running past the street thing I've had too, you know, I live in the country, and when I moved from the country to the city it was different.
Until I got used to the city, I used to run across the street, until I realized it was a very dangerous thing to do.
Honestly, I never liked city life, and today I still live in the country and in the near future I won't leave my place.
P.S.I apologize for replying so late, I was away on vacation in Thassos for a few days and didn't take my laptop with me.