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You are driving along a rural country road that has no pavement or footpath. Why should you expect pedestrians to be walking on the right-hand side of the road, facing towards your oncoming vehicle?

  1. A
    To allow oncoming drivers to flash their headlights as an instruction to cross the road
  2. B
    To stay within the driver's blind spot until oncoming traffic has completely passed
  3. So that they can see oncoming traffic clearly and take avoiding action if necessaryAnswer
  4. D
    So that they can focus exclusively on the ground immediately ahead without scanning for hazards

Answer

Pedestrians walk on the right-hand side of roads without pavements so that they can see oncoming traffic and take timely avoiding action if necessary.
According to the Highway Code, when there is no pavement or footpath, pedestrians are advised to walk on the right-hand side of the road facing oncoming traffic. This allows them to see approaching vehicles early and step off the carriageway onto the verge if necessary.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the Highway Code guidance for pedestrians walking on roads without pavements.
Rule 2 of the Highway Code states that where there is no pavement, pedestrians should keep to the right-hand side of the road facing oncoming traffic.
This positioning ensures mutual visibility between pedestrians and oncoming drivers.
2
Determine the primary safety benefit of walking towards approaching vehicles.
Pedestrians have an unobstructed view of vehicles heading towards them and can step onto the verge safely if needed.
Early visual awareness allows vulnerable road users to react promptly to oncoming hazards.

Key Concept

Pedestrian positioning and safety on roads without pavements
Estimated Time:45s
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