Texting, Snapping, Vlogging on the Street

Your friend answered three easy questions about your habits as a driver, passenger, pedestrian, or cyclist. Now they want to give you three clutch tips for staying safe on the road! Read this lil’ personal guide on avoiding texting, snapping, or vlogging while on the street, which can be seriously dangerous.

1. Text or snap before you walk or ride.

Block off a few minutes to respond to all your texts or snaps before you head out.

2. Pull over!

If you have to respond to something urgent, find an out-the-way place on the sidewalk to send a text or like a photo. You’ll avoid oncoming traffic...and avoid making an awkward typo. Phew.

3. Do not disturb.

Put your phone on do-not-disturb mode when you’re walking or biking. That way you won’t be tempted to look at your phone on the street, and you’ll get to focus on the joys of the journey. Fresh air! Birds chirping! Other human beings!