Driving on the roadway or shoulder is one of the topics in the Safety block of the Spanish DGT theory. Elements and behaviours that protect life: seat belt, helmet, restraint systems and pedestrian behaviour. Understanding this section well helps you answer the theory-exam questions on this topic with confidence.
In simple terms, this point of the DGT theory establishes that where there is no usable pedestrian area, pedestrians must walk on the left-hand hard shoulder in their direction of travel, if it exists and is usable, or, failing that, on the roadway. In both cases, they must do so as far away as possible from vehicle traffic. Exceptionally, pedestrians may walk on the right-hand side in…
Seat belt, helmet and restraint systems come with exceptions: learn both the general duty and the cases where it does not apply.
Where there is no usable pedestrian area, pedestrians must walk on the left-hand hard shoulder in their direction of travel, if it exists and is usable, or, failing that, on the roadway. In both cases, they must do so as far away as possible from vehicle traffic.
Exceptionally, pedestrians may walk on the right-hand side in their direction of travel when there are safety reasons that justify it.
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