Understanding the Causes of Pedestrian-Auto Collisions

Pedestrian-auto injuries and fatalities in parking lots are often linked to driving at unsafe speeds, driver impairment, and driver distraction. Driver distraction, which includes visual, auditory, manual, and cognitive distractions, poses a significant danger in parking environments. Studies have shown that a high percentage of drivers admit to using cellphones and texting while driving through parking lots, reducing their ability to observe pedestrians.