Mobile Phone Usage : Silent Threat on Road

Medical experts warn that mobile phone use while driving and even walking along the road is one of the major causes of tragic road accidents. Doctors at both Government as well as private hospitals in India estimate that nearing to 30% of accidents monthly they handle involve mobile phone usage at the time of the incident.

In the last decade of mobile phone accidents reported was about 5 to 6% only, and each year, the percentage of these types of accidents is only rising.

Even a brief moment of inattention can lead to a serious crash, stated chief medical superintendent of private as well as government hospitals.

As per doctors, human error accounts for nearing to 80 to 90% of road accidents, with destruction forming a major part. He explained that mobile phone use affects driving in three ways: have the steering eyes move off the road and the mind loses focus.

The level of risk depends on the activity. Texting or dialing carries the highest risk compared to browsing and talking on the phone. Even simple phone use can increase the chances of a crash. A few seconds of looking at a screen at high speed can mean travelling a long distance without seeing the road.

The level of risk mostly depends on the activity. Texting or dialing carries the highest risk, followed by browsing and talking on the phone. Even simple phone use can help increase the chances of a crash. A few seconds looking at a high speed can mean travelling a long distance without seeing the road.

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