When walking, what side of the road should you walk on?

[badkarma]

I always get confused... does anyone know?

[BlueBeetle]

If you are walking on the road (ie not the pavement) you should face the traffic !

[QueenEagle]

Why is this in the Health section?

You shoudl always walk so you are facing the oncoming traffic. I suppose if you walked on the wrong side it would amount to a health hazard so I'll let you off!!!

[Kelly1978]

face traffic

[UrsulatheSeaWitch]

On the R, facing oncoming traffic, is the general rule, but if there is a bend in the road that will hide you, cross to the other side until you are round it (but keep your ears open for traffic from behind)

[badkarma]

Because walking is good for your health?

That's good thanks, I have been wallking on the wrong side of the road for years

[Lilymaid]

Facing the traffic, though if you were in a large group (e.g. sponsored walk) you should walk in direction of traffic. But you should always try to be visible to traffic - so you may need to cross over for bends etc.