must walk facing oncoming traffic
In British English, "pavement" refers to the pedestrian walkway at the side of a road, equivalent to what is known as a "sidewalk" in American English.
the sidewalk
maybe the road I don't know that a sidewalk has an antonym. Something that is the opposite of sidewalk? Maybe no walk?
Always use the pedestrian crossing to cross a busy road.
The word "sidewalk" is a noun. It refers to a path for pedestrians alongside a road or street.
You must also stop. Especially if by overtaking you risk running down the pedestrian! One should always drive with consideration to other road user, be they a car that has stopped (you may not be aware why the car has stopped!), pedestrians, cyclists, horse-riders, etc.
A driver must yield to a pedestrian when the pedestrian is in a crosswalk, whether marked or unmarked, and has the right of way. Additionally, drivers should yield when a pedestrian is waiting to cross at an intersection or when a pedestrian is already crossing the road in front of them. It's also important for drivers to be cautious in areas where pedestrians are likely to be present, such as school zones or residential areas. Always prioritize safety and be prepared to stop for pedestrians.
Cyclists choose to ride on the road instead of the sidewalk because it is generally safer and legal. Riding on the road allows cyclists to follow traffic rules, be more visible to drivers, and avoid obstacles on the sidewalk.
In the UK we call the US sidewalk the 'pavement' and what the US calls the pavement (the paved area) is called the 'road' in the UK. However in both cultures I believe the edge of the pavement is called the curb. This may be just an end of the paved area or may be demarcated by a set of curb stones which raise the sidewalk above the height of the road surface.
Under the Law where I live a Un-Powered wheel chair is a pedestrian under the law.A power wheel chair can be a pedestrian and has the rights and responsibilities of a pedestrianBUTIf it is being driven in a traffic lane on a road way is a vehicle and must follow the rules of a vehicle.
road; highway; dirt road; sidewalk; the way
Yes, it is illegal to ride a bike on the sidewalk in Georgia, except for children under the age of 12. Cyclists over the age of 12 must ride on the road or in designated bike lanes.