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Using of cell phones while walking: an habit that needs to be stopped


The act of using a mobile phone while walking is increasing daily. Especially among the youths.  Each day, more and more people are injured as a result of texting, talking or listening to music while on their cell phones. The reason is that texting and walking at the same time takes away the ability to concentrate. Not only pedestrians are involved in this act, even automobile drivers use their cell phones while driving. But pedestrians are likely be victims of road accidents associated with using of using of mobile phones.
Pedestrians are not only distracted by texting alone, using of headphones, checking messages, making calls and the likes of others also add to distractions while on the main road.  The number of likely injuries caused by the use of cellphones is much. This unruly act can lead to sprain, drips, collisions, bruises and even death. Not excluding teenagers.
The truth is that it can be very dangerous if you are walking around and texting at the same time. You need to be very aware of your surroundings. To safe yourself from likely accidents, simply wait till you get to your destination and use your phone. If you must pick a call, you can just stop, stay somewhere quite safe and pick the call. Obeying those  simple traffic rules can safe your life if you don't know.
In conclusion, let it be stated that apart from the accidents or injuries associated with texting and walking, your cellphone can even slip off your hand and break. Or it can even be collected from you. A friend of mine once told me of how her phone was collected by thugs while walking and texting.


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