I put those in that way because some countries the left side is the proper side to drive on and I didn't want to throw off the poll results.European left, European right?
Could you please explain in what way the left and right that you use differs from the left and right that I use? I'm totally confused.
But in answer to the spirit of your question, I take the line of least resistance when walking down a pavement.
But in answer to the spirit of your question, I take the line of least resistance when walking down a pavement.
Please note the number of votes for the last choice in the poll. I think that is the group you are discussing. :drive:If there is nobody else coming towards me on the sidewalk, I tend to walk in the middle. Otherwise, I thinking driving rules should be applied. Some people don't follow this, but I've also seen a lot of idiot drivers. Maybe they're the same people.
*Looking for the rules book to forward to D* :biggrin1:Wow, I have never heard of this rule. I tend to just walk wherever, but it helps that I generally tend to walk pretty fast, mostly when I'm in the city. I can maneuver well around people and things, but they'll occasionally be the slow pokes, tourists, etc. It's the damn subways that are annoying. People are so damn slow there and make you miss the damn train!![]()
Mhmmm #2 and #3.This more or less sums up my feelings on the matter.
Think You Own the Sidewalk?; Etiquette by New York Pedestrians Is Showing a Strain - New York Times
In the UK, we have pavements, so I wouldn't know.
When in New York, I constantly have to repeat the mantra, "I am a crab, I am a crab, I am a crab," in my head (& occasionally out loud), to remind me to walk sideways.
I think the sidewalk is a brilliant idea, as it reduces the surface area available for head on collision with opposing pedestrians. It's somewhat let down by the US obesity epidemic.
So sidewalks are called pavements in Europe? Hmm I didn't know that. :smile: Am I confused?In the UK there is no rule about the side of the pavement on which you walk.
When walking on a road without a pavement pedestrians should walk so that they face oncoming traffic, so in the UK that's walk on the right-hand side of the road. This is a safety issue - if a car comes too close you have a chance to jump in the ditch.
When you are walking on the sidewalk do you follow the same rules that apply to driving on the road with regards to where you walk?
I walk on the right side but it appears that some have walking licenses that are different than their drivers license.![]()