Rights of way must be given, not taken

You should always walk on the side of the road where you are "facing" oncoming traffic - so you can "see" what's coming, not just hear it behind you. 

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Is road safety now a mandatory part of the school curriculum? And if not, then why not? As drivers, we all witness pedestrian behaviour that suggests that the subject matter is incomplete or not well taught. Tamsin

My answer must start by recognising that most children – even the very youngest - get to and from school on foot (especially in rural areas). In many countries, allowing five and six-year-olds to do that would horrify public sensibilities.

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