It’s official: We live in an age of distraction.
Pedestrians are putting themselves on auto pilot and tuning in to their electronic devices, oblivious to hazards around them.
Four out of ten Canadians admit to distracted walking by texting and even jaywalking at the same time, according to a recent State Farm Canada survey. November is notorious for pedestrian injuries and fatalities, especially in the early evening as drivers adjust to lower light.
We asked: Is distracted walking dangerous?
