obviously google maps should have said "cross the road. Be sure to look both ways to ensure that you will not be struck by an oncoming vehicle. Additionally, ensure that if you need to run, that you are not holding scissors. Keep a Geiger counter handy to ensure that there isn't a deposit of radioactive materials stored in a below ground evil genius warehouse that google maps wasn't aware of."
It's utterly ridiculous. I travel almost every night when it's pitch dark through some areas that have no streetlights. First off: after a minute or so, your eyes adjust, even if you only have starlight. On the other hand, if your walking down the street continuously staring at a cellphone or something to try to "guide" you then your eyes never adjust. And in either case, you shouldn't be looking at some guide, you should be paying attention to were you're going. It doesn't matter how dark it is outside, unless your an ignorant fool following directions blindly your going to make some conscious observations about the surrounding environment, this includes such seemingly irrelevant things as those headlights coming towards you, as well as wether it's a crosswalk. If you're going to be so trusting of something that should supplement your own observations, not replace them, then you may as well be blind and deaf*, since you're ignoring those senses anyway.
*and possibly smell and taste as well. I hope you're happy lady. Instead if tasting a cheeseburger, pizza, ice cream, or anything, instead you should look it up and find out what it's supposed to taste like. far less effort.
