In the absence of a designated crossing, how should pedestrians traverse the roadway?

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The correct answer is crossing perpendicularly to the road after checking for safety. According to general traffic regulations, when there is no pedestrian crossing (no traffic lights or road markings), pedestrians must cross perpendicularly to the road axis. This is due to safety physics: the perpendicular line is the shortest path between the two edges, minimizing the time the pedestrian remains in the danger zone (the roadway). Crossing diagonally is incorrect because it increases the travel distance and exposure time to vehicles. Furthermore, one must always ensure that no traffic is approaching that could endanger the crossing.

In the absence of a designated crossing, how should pedestrians traverse the roadway?

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