Car permit · Sharing the road
Where no sidewalk is available, on which side of the road should a person walk?
Correct answer: The side where they face oncoming traffic.
Answer options
- AThe side where they face oncoming traffic Correct
- BThe side where traffic moves the same way they walk
- CWhichever side carries the most traffic
Why
When there is no sidewalk, people on foot should stay near the left edge of the road so that vehicles approach them head-on. Facing traffic lets them see what is coming and step out of the way if needed.
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Topic: Sharing the road License: Car permit
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