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Pedestrians Distraction

Pedestrians mainly of the information at a crosswalk are obtained visually by examine traffic, see the markings and signage and observe the signs that point to when it is safe to walk. Pedestrians who try to multitask while talking on a cell phone have a reduced cognitive ability to devote to potentially unsafe activities such as crossing streets. The rise in use of individual electronics may be the main element in a formula for disaster especially around schools, campuses etc Accident data confirming this dilemma is hard to find the records usually only describe death or injury from "pedestrian distraction". Many accident victims also refuse to admit that they were distracted when they got into the accident. It’s not just texting while walking that’s a problem. Talking, checking email, via social networking apps and even playing games all supply to the problem of distracted pedestrians. Who talk on cell phones while cross streets are 43 percent more likely to be smack b...