Driving, as everyone is well aware of, is one thing that we find ourselves doing almost every day. In order to get from one place to another either for professional, or personal reasons we rely on transportation methods, which usually involves us behind the wheel of an automobile. The majority of individuals today own some type of motor vehicle in order commute and travel conveniently on their time. However, accidents and mistakes can easily occur while we are on the road whether they are due to other individuals, or ourselves. Yet, would you be under the impression that pedestrians cause a large number of automobile accidents today?
Walk This Way?
When we learn how to drive we learn the infamous rule “Pedestrians always have the right of way.” but is this really that accurate of a statement? Today, technology has helped with many various means of transportation even that of pedestrians who are just walking from one place to another. In many cities, and suburban areas aside from traffic lights you can also see specific pedestrian traffic lights as well, which tell pedestrians when they can and cannot walk. Easy enough concept, right? Apparently not. Actually, today the majority of pedestrian related accidents are caused by pedestrians themselves and their own lack of safety.
Headphones: Listening or Ignoring?
When it comes down to pedestrian responsibilities the only real one they have is to walk across the street at an appropriate, and indicated time. Yet, today, most pedestrians are not really taking this seriously and try to multitask while they walk, like many drivers today. Many pedestrians enjoy listening to their personal mp3 players, or iPods while commuting, which requires the user to have their headphones in their ears. However, apparently the phrase you “can’t walk and chew gum at the same time” are now applying to individuals and them using their mp3 devices when walking.
Pedestrians accidents related to headphone usage are not limited merely to that of automobiles, but also trains. In one case, a young boy had a hood over his head walking, and had earphones in, and proceeded to cross over a set of train tracks. Unfortunately, the boy was struck by the train and killed instantly as a result of failing to properly pay attention.
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