Drive – do not text!
The occurrence of collisions is statistically 20 to 30 per cent higher when a person is distracted by a cellphone.
Using a cellphone while driving has become one of the leading causes of collisions on roads globally in recent years.
The occurrence of collisions is statistically 20 to 30 per cent higher when a person is distracted by a cellphone.
Scientifically, if you look at your cellphone for five seconds while driving at a speed of 90km/h, you would have travelled the entire length of an American Football field without looking at the road.
Local resident, Tyrone Rampersadh was upset about the many Newcastle’s drivers using their cellphones while driving.
“Twice I was nearly in an accident because of these unmindful drivers,” he complained.
He advised residents to use Bluetooth headsets when driving, and not to text or browse when driving.
Traffic officials have promised to clamp down on drivers who use cellphones.
