One of the challenges in combatting distracted walking may be that Americans are overly confident in their ability to multitask. When asked why they walk distracted, 48% of respondents say “they just don’t think about it,” 28% feel “they can walk and do other things,” and 22% “are busy and want to use their time productively.” Among distracted walking behaviors, 75% of respondents say they usually have active conversations with another person while they are walking, making this the most common distracted walking behavior people admit to doing themselves.
Originally Posted to the Idealease Safety Bulletin