Why do people insist on walking on the right?

Question:
Why do people insist on walking on the right when it means they have their backs towards oncoming traffic, on most roads in the UK, when walking near to the kerb?

Answers:

Brisbane bus lines accident 16 february 2007?

They should walk on the side facing the oncomig traffic, so they can see it and get out of the way.

Should trucks be banned?

To keep away from gateways, in case they bump into someone coming out. Also, a protection thing; to put distance between yourself and anyone who might be lurking in those dark gardens on your left, waiting to jump out at you!

Rear ended on monday , head on collision today , what to do ??

It's generally the men that walks on the right when with his lady and harks back to the times when men carried swords. They were carried on the left so his right hand was free to draw it if he had too.

Car Bumpers, etc. Are insurance cos. and auto makers.?

maybe they like the danger of walking on the kerb

Does anyone know about the car crash sunday morning of the 60 freeway?

I walk on the right and sometimes I walk on the left hand side of the road! it depends on what side of the road the place I need to is!!

Is there any kind of website that shows you a mini cooper getting in accidents so you can see how safe the car

It's just instinct.

In what states is it legal to ride in the back of a pick up truck?

Why does it matter - people in cars should be driving on the road, its only about 25 foot wide. If you can't manage it maybe STOP!! OR GET SOME GLASSES... lol.

Why is there a law requiring seat belts but none in most states requiring motorcycle helmets?

There's a military standard for men to walk on the right hand side of women, in case a superior is sighted and the man needs to salute (saluting is done with the right hand). The same can be said for anyone enlisted who is walking with someone who isn't.

Is it illegal in Texas to have a dvd monitor in the front of an automobile to where the driver can watch?

Straight people walk on the right and the gays walk on the left

In Ca I got a ticket as a passenger for not wearing a seat belt. Will this be on my driving records?

Traditionally, men walked nearest the kerb, and the woman away from the kerb. This was so the man could protect the woman from being splashed by a passing carriage.

Why do councils in England continue to invest in speed humps?

Tradition

Is it possible for a speed camera to get speed wrong?

On the right is correct - I drive on the left

Okay im new to this can someone tell me the legal heights for 4x4 vehicles?

i don,t think that Many people do walk on the right .

What's the weirdest thing you ever saw in a lane of traffic?

Safety and common sense dictates you walk facing oncoming traffic.

Do light rail trains run when its raining?

Check the highway code, walking towards oncoming traffic, eg, the right in uk is safest where no paths are, as drivers can see you as they approach

More Questions & Answers ...

I need help crazy taxi driver assaulted my mother and my two infant siblings, by making threats what should..?