Rome traffic

I'd heard that the traffic in Rome was insane, and that crossing a busy street was a nightmare, but after a couple of days there I've learnt a few things I thought I'd share.

1. Crossing the road
There is a useful technique you can use to ensure you are crossing the road correctly in Rome. Just walk across the road and if you are alive when you reach the other side you did it right.

2. Understanding the traffic
Crossing the road is actually quite easy once you understand car-drivers in Rome. The common misconception is that they are trying to hit you. The reality is they are trying to miss you by the smallest margin possible. Note, however, that the scooter riders ARE trying to hit you.