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What side of the road should you walk on, on a hard turn??
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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago
From the land of haribos. |
There is this hard left turn on a road that I walk on, where you cant see the road ahead. I know that you should meet the traffic, but it does feel safer to go on the other side as it could give you more of a chance to see the cars as they would cut to hard on the turn on their end, so they couldnt see you as good, what side would you walk on?  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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From the Highway Code
If there is no pavement, keep to the right-hand side of the road so that you can see oncoming traffic. You should take extra care and
be prepared to walk in single file, especially on narrow roads or in poor light
keep close to the side of the road.
It may be safer to cross the road well before a sharp right-hand bend so that oncoming traffic has a better chance of seeing you. Cross back after the bend.
Mr |
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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago
From the land of haribos. |
"Agree with you, Shag. I always walk on the right hand side unless there are blind corners, then I cross, like you, so oncoming traffic can see me.
Mrs TMN x"
That is good and yes, that seems to be the best way to do as well x |
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By *rad670Man
over a year ago
South Lakes |
Highway code and common sense says facing the traffic unless a blind bend where you can't see the traffic coming, BUT that has its own hazards with having to cross the road continuously, I live down tight country roads and often have to dead stop due to bad practice, saying that I would not walk down the lanes myself because.of bad drivers. They are just hazardous roads. |
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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago
From the land of haribos. |
"From the Highway Code
If there is no pavement, keep to the right-hand side of the road so that you can see oncoming traffic. You should take extra care and
be prepared to walk in single file, especially on narrow roads or in poor light
keep close to the side of the road.
It may be safer to cross the road well before a sharp right-hand bend so that oncoming traffic has a better chance of seeing you. Cross back after the bend.
Mr"
That is good and yes, keeping close to the side of the road is important too |
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On our "farm road" any f-ing side you like. But perferably 3 abreast down the middle with a dog and 3 kids on bikes in tow. Then stop and stare with evil eyes at a car that dares drive through.
During lockdown, it was quicker to drive the main road, than this farm road. |
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Oh, forgot to add- if walking alone wear all black head to toe, wearing headphones, as so not to hear any traffic and walk on the left. Stopping oppisit any manhole cover size pot holes, so cars have to drive through them. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"On our "farm road" any f-ing side you like. But perferably 3 abreast down the middle with a dog and 3 kids on bikes in tow. Then stop and stare with evil eyes at a car that dares drive through.
During lockdown, it was quicker to drive the main road, than this farm road. "
Does make me laugh how many people in cars behave as though the road belongs to them.
It was great to see people walking and cycling on roads during lockdown. I was hoping it might have continued. |
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By *otsossieMan
over a year ago
local, but not too local |
"Does make me laugh how many people in cars behave as though the road belongs to them."
If it’s a “farm road” then perhaps it might.
But, yes, I enjoyed lockdown immensely and it frustrates me that there is an economic push back to unnecessary journeys instead of adapting. |
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"On our "farm road" any f-ing side you like. But perferably 3 abreast down the middle with a dog and 3 kids on bikes in tow. Then stop and stare with evil eyes at a car that dares drive through.
During lockdown, it was quicker to drive the main road, than this farm road.
Does make me laugh how many people in cars behave as though the road belongs to them.
It was great to see people walking and cycling on roads during lockdown. I was hoping it might have continued."
Agreed! I have continued but then I cant drive have cycled my whole life since childhood more or less everyday reason I have tight bum cheeks and not so bad legs at my age lol x |
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Pedestrians always have right of way. Don't die trying to prove the point.
Ok back in the real world. Pavement or decent verge first, then face oncoming traffic and always go to the outside of a curve (left or right). Treat hills and humpback bridges as curves. When to transition is the tough choice - early enough that you can see and cross safely in advance of next hazard, though short sharp hills and humpback bridges it can be just on or after the apex.
Ultimately it is about giving the first car direction to potentially hit you as much time to see you and you to see them. If in doubt choose the route that gives *you* as much time to see them as possible, use your ears as much as your eyes and always be prepared to jump in a ditch.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I ride horses on roads and that is always in the direction of traffic so I am always alarmed when I see pedestrians walking into to oncoming traffic, I didnt know that is what the highway code said, it makes me nervous. In a situation I couldnt see the road ahead I would move over to the other side to give me more view and be more visible, but it would still be nerve wracking. |
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By *r TriomanMan
over a year ago
Chippenham Malmesbury area |
Where there isn't a pavement, walk on whatever side gives you the best view of the road ahead... If you can see them, they can see you... If they aren't trying to tune their radio, send a text, post on Facebook.... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Where there isn't a pavement, walk on whatever side gives you the best view of the road ahead... If you can see them, they can see you... If they aren't trying to tune their radio, send a text, post on Facebook...."
You can't see them if they're behind you. |
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"I ride horses on roads and that is always in the direction of traffic so I am always alarmed when I see pedestrians walking into to oncoming traffic, I didnt know that is what the highway code said, it makes me nervous. In a situation I couldnt see the road ahead I would move over to the other side to give me more view and be more visible, but it would still be nerve wracking. "
Horses are another challenge to pedestrians - dependent on rider (and tendency for horses to see scary things in manhole covers, plastic bags etc). I tend to step aside and let horse go past me rather than vice versa.
Unfortunately for you when you ride your horse you are classed as a *non-powered vehicle* so you should behave like a car not change sides, use pavements etc. There are also specific rules under highway code for horse riding - including lights in darkness. Some rules are not laws, but any incident where you fail to follow a rule puts you at fault. "MUST NOT ride on the pavement" is supported by a law and can get you arrested. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"There is this hard left turn on a road that I walk on, where you cant see the road ahead. I know that you should meet the traffic, but it does feel safer to go on the other side as it could give you more of a chance to see the cars as they would cut to hard on the turn on their end, so they couldnt see you as good, what side would you walk on? "
Depends on your politics, you maybe a middle of the road guy, or a swinger..lol  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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A more interesting question is what side of the road should be " what side off the road, should you walk with a hard on ".
Which I originally thought was the title. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I ride horses on roads and that is always in the direction of traffic so I am always alarmed when I see pedestrians walking into to oncoming traffic, I didnt know that is what the highway code said, it makes me nervous. In a situation I couldnt see the road ahead I would move over to the other side to give me more view and be more visible, but it would still be nerve wracking.
Horses are another challenge to pedestrians - dependent on rider (and tendency for horses to see scary things in manhole covers, plastic bags etc). I tend to step aside and let horse go past me rather than vice versa.
Unfortunately for you when you ride your horse you are classed as a *non-powered vehicle* so you should behave like a car not change sides, use pavements etc. There are also specific rules under highway code for horse riding - including lights in darkness. Some rules are not laws, but any incident where you fail to follow a rule puts you at fault. "MUST NOT ride on the pavement" is supported by a law and can get you arrested."
Not sure I could class a horse as a non powered anything. They have those big bottoms for a reason, Power |
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"I ride horses on roads and that is always in the direction of traffic so I am always alarmed when I see pedestrians walking into to oncoming traffic, I didnt know that is what the highway code said, it makes me nervous. In a situation I couldnt see the road ahead I would move over to the other side to give me more view and be more visible, but it would still be nerve wracking.
Horses are another challenge to pedestrians - dependent on rider (and tendency for horses to see scary things in manhole covers, plastic bags etc). I tend to step aside and let horse go past me rather than vice versa.
Unfortunately for you when you ride your horse you are classed as a *non-powered vehicle* so you should behave like a car not change sides, use pavements etc. There are also specific rules under highway code for horse riding - including lights in darkness. Some rules are not laws, but any incident where you fail to follow a rule puts you at fault. "MUST NOT ride on the pavement" is supported by a law and can get you arrested.
Not sure I could class a horse as a non powered anything. They have those big bottoms for a reason, Power "
Yes but for such big bottoms, 1 horse power is a poor return. |
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"I ride horses on roads and that is always in the direction of traffic so I am always alarmed when I see pedestrians walking into to oncoming traffic, I didnt know that is what the highway code said, it makes me nervous. In a situation I couldnt see the road ahead I would move over to the other side to give me more view and be more visible, but it would still be nerve wracking.
Horses are another challenge to pedestrians - dependent on rider (and tendency for horses to see scary things in manhole covers, plastic bags etc). I tend to step aside and let horse go past me rather than vice versa.
Unfortunately for you when you ride your horse you are classed as a *non-powered vehicle* so you should behave like a car not change sides, use pavements etc. There are also specific rules under highway code for horse riding - including lights in darkness. Some rules are not laws, but any incident where you fail to follow a rule puts you at fault. "MUST NOT ride on the pavement" is supported by a law and can get you arrested.
Not sure I could class a horse as a non powered anything. They have those big bottoms for a reason, Power
Yes but for such big bottoms, 1 horse power is a poor return. "
True, but that's because they produce so much wind power we don't want! |
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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago
From the land of haribos. |
"I ride horses on roads and that is always in the direction of traffic so I am always alarmed when I see pedestrians walking into to oncoming traffic, I didnt know that is what the highway code said, it makes me nervous. In a situation I couldnt see the road ahead I would move over to the other side to give me more view and be more visible, but it would still be nerve wracking. "
Yes, it is abit nerve wracking too, it must be fun to ride horses too |
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