If you must run on a road with no sidewalk, which direction should you run?

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  1. Face oncoming traffic
  2. Run with traffic on the right
  3. Run down the center of the lane

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  1. Pedestrian Safety | NHTSA www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/pedestrian-safety Checked 2026-10-12.

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