When pedestrians are forced to walk on the road way, on which side of it should they walk?
- Next to the right “hard shoulder”.
- Next to the left sidewalk.
- Correct answer: Next to the road’s left edge, when they are facing the incoming traffic.
- Next to the road’s right edge.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: Next to the road’s left edge, when they are facing the incoming traffic.
A pedestrian who has to walk on the roadway, for example when there is no sidewalk or shoulder, should keep to the road's left edge, facing oncoming traffic. This way they see approaching vehicles in time to step aside, and drivers see them face-on. Walking on the right side means having your back to the traffic, so you cannot see what is coming up behind you.