UK Highway Code Practice Test

When there is no pavement, you should walk on the right-hand side of the road, facing oncoming traffic. This lets you see approaching vehicles early and makes sure drivers can see you, giving you a chance to react if a car comes close. In the UK, where vehicles drive on the left, this position puts you against the flow of traffic in a way that maximizes visibility for both you and drivers. Walking on the left would have you walking with traffic and facing away from the cars coming toward you, which is less safe. Walking in the center means you’d be in the path of vehicles from both directions, and standing off the road isn’t practical while traffic is moving.