A road has two elements, the carriageway for the movement of vehicular traffic and footpath for the use of pedestrians. But it is rare that our pedestrian has the footpath available to walk on. It becomes the sole domain of hawkers, vendors and extensions for the regular shops. If you are lucky enough to have a footbath to walk on, it may still be a hazard with its uneven surface, potholes, fruit skins and other rubbish. In real life situations we walk on the main carriageway and share it with all types of vehicles, big and small, No wonder, pedestrians' contribution to the 70,000 casualties per year on our roads is largest, around 40 percent.
Statistics are scary, and provide no solution to the problem.
Perhaps, the best way to ward off the evil eye on the road would be to observe some simple, easy to follow rules, which are universal in nature. On roads without footpaths, walk along the edge of the road, facing the oncoming traffic. This way you have a clear view of traffic coming towards you, the driver can also see you from the front and judge your movements easily. The likelihood of you being hit from behind is ruled out. When walking in a group keep yourself on the side, away from the road traffic.