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Walking against traffic, on the footpath of course is much safer so you can react on the oncoming traffic coming torwards you incase one decides to pull in and park on the kerb.
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Which side of the road should you walk on in Texas?
Its normally illegal to walk on the highway. But on regular roads, you're supposed to walk against traffic.
What side of the st should a man walk with a woman?
When walking on the street (if it is legal) and there is no sidewalk, always walk on the side of ONCOMING traffic(that is walk against the flow). If riding a bicycle ride with the flow of traffic.
If you are walking along a highway alway walk on the shoulder in what direction?
Against the flow of traffic.
When possible pedestrians should walk in which direction?
Against traffic. Also, remember to wear bright clothing at night so that you are visible.
What side of the street do you walk on?
Always walk so you can see the trafic coming towards you.
Should bicyclists ride with traffic or against traffic?
You always travel with the traffic when riding a bicycle. It is when you are walking on the road that you travel against the traffic Riding against traffic highers the risks of getting injured or hit by a car. The impact is deadly but traveling with traffic is less tragic. This crazy notion, the idea of riding blindly with traffic, was decided by the US Dept. of Transportation along with colored and high intensity automobile headlights. (So we can be blinded by oncoming traffic in our cars) As it was decided by scientists and government types, I would go with what I was taught as a child: watch the cars! And get out of the way when a car comes near you. Not, look in your rearview mirror and, hope you don't get hit.
When running on a road do you run with or against traffic?
against it, it's the law. I have allways seen, and been told to , run against the traffic against
Are you suppose to walk facing traffic of with your back againtst traffic?
One must walk on the sidewalks so that it doesn't matter which direction is used. However, if the there's no sidewalk or the width of the sidewalk is insufficient, it is preferable to walk facing traffic as it is much safer.
Law Pedestrians walking puclic roadway with no side walk what side of the road you walk on?
You should walk facing traffic there isn't a law in which it specifically says which side though but facing traffic is better
If you are walking on a road with no sidewalks should you walk on the left side facing the traffic coming toward you?
No. Walk on the right side going the same direction as the traffic.
Should you walk towards oncoming traffic When placing or removing traffic control equipment on a roadway?
yes
If there is no sidewalk what should a pedestrian do?
Walk towards the traffic a safe distance from the traffic facing you. It is the safest according to the DMV
