An "Only in Israel" Moment from a Fellow Classmate

Traffic laws in Israel are a bit vague, especially concerning crosswalks. I learned from my boyfriend, who was a truck driver in the Israeli Army, that if I put my foot into the street on a crosswalk that drivers are legally required to stop. One day I was testing this theory when an ice cream truck came hurling around the corner before the crosswalk. He halted to a stop, almost hitting me, and began to yell at me...

Truck Driver:

Why are you walking here? I'm driving!

Rachel:

I'm on the crosswalk, I can walk here.

Truck Driver:

This is a road for cars - you are not allowed to walk in front of me!

Rachel:

Check the rule-book, I'm allowed to walk here.

Truck Driver:

I'll wipe my butt with the rule book and throw it at you!

WOW! Way to go Rachel, especially because this conversation took place in Hebrew.