One in five high school students and one in eight middle school students crosses the street while distracted, according to research released by Safe Kids Worldwide.
The report, “Teens and Distraction: an In-Depth Look at Teens’ Walking Behaviors,” presents an observational study that recorded more than 34,000 middle and high school students crossing the street in a school zone. According to the research, 39% of the students who are crossing the street while distracted are typing on a cell phone and 39 % are listening to headphones. The remaining students are talking on the phone (20%) or using another electronic device, such as a tablet or game (2%).
The study also describes findings from discussions with more than 2,400 students. Almost half of the students (49%) say they use a cell phone while walking to school. Four out of 10 say they listen to music while walking.
Kids are distracted these days and it's our responsibility as licensed drivers to pay close attention at crosswalks -- particularly those behind the wheel of a police car!
From Him, Through Him, For Him (Romans 11:36),
Paul J. Staso
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