Why Is Walking and Texting Bad
It Has Been Proven That Distraction from Texting While Walking Can Cause Pedestrians to Cross Roads Very Unsafely. Not Only Can Trips and Falls Occur, but Even...
It has been proven that distraction from texting while walking can cause pedestrians to cross roads very unsafely. Not only can trips and falls occur, but even getting hit is more than just a possibility. Oftentimes, walking in of street signs, doors, and walls are also just as common.
Why is it bad to text while walking?
The age of distraction is dangerous. A 2015 report by the National Safety Council showed that walking while texting increases the risk of accidents. More than 11,000 people were injured between 2000 and 2011 while walking and talking on their phones. Even more dangerous is the distracted car driver.
How many accidents are caused by texting and walking?
Walking and texting caused more than 11,000 injuries last year, and led to over 5,000 pedestrian deaths. In one study, 60% of walkers veered off course when they were texting, and the researchers observed serious alterations in the style and gait of walkers when they were texting.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
