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Here are 10 of the best distracted driving apps:
LifeSaver: The LifeSaver app reduces the Distracted Text and Driving temptation caused by smartphones. LifeSaver runs in the background and automatically wakes up to lock the phone when driving.
No Text and Drive: No Text and Drive is designed to prevent cellphone distractions while at the wheel. Over 10 mph, the app will activate and will be engaged. An override function has been implemented in case a user is a passenger and not at the wheel.
Distracted Driving Monitor: This app is used to monitor the phone and text message usage while a user is driving their car. An OBDII device is installed in the car that sends a message to a server letting someone know the engine is running.
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DriveSafe.ly: DriveSafe.ly speaks email messages, G Voice text messages (SMS), Facebook Chat messages and Twitter updates (tweets) aloud and lets you respond by voice so you can concentrate on the road and stop texting while driving to help you drive safely.
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Safe On Arrival: Safe On Arrival is an enterprise level GPS tracking and safe driving notification system. Based on pre-defined speeds, Safe On Arrival reminds users to drive safely and provides one-touch dialing to pre-set phone numbers. Paired with a web-based dashboard, this iPhone application provides a great tool for helping you stay compliant with corporate and government smartphone policies, ultimately helping you arrive safe at your destination.
AT&T DriveMode: Available for both iOS and Android, AT&T's DriveMode app helps keep drivers from distraction by blocking any phone taking or texting and driving. DriveMode can be set up to automatically start when you are driving over 15 MPH. You can even have it notify you when your teen driver has the app deactivated, or if certain settings are changed.
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TrueMotion Family: Currently free on both iOS and Android platforms, TrueMotion Family has a feature unique from other apps we reviewed—its "trip score". Each time you're behind the wheel, the app uses a rating scale for your overall drive, and pinpoints exact moments where you may have been driving distracted.
Mojo: The free Mojo app runs automatically in the background and tracks each trip you take.You receive an overall Mojo score based on how often you're swiping, typing, and taking calls on your phone. For each minute you drive without engaging in these distracting behaviors, you earn one point. When you reach 300 points, you can spin a prize wheel for the chance to win a $5 gift card to Amazon, Starbucks, or Dunkin' Donuts.
Safe on Arrival: Safe On Arrival is an enterprise level GPS tracking and safe driving notification system. Based on pre-defined speeds, Safe On Arrival reminds users to drive safely and provides one-touch dialing to pre-set phone numbers. Paired with a web-based dashboard, this iPhone application provides a great tool for helping you stay compliant with corporate and government smartphone policies, ultimately helping you arrive safe at your destination.
App4Drivers: App4Drivers takes advantage of smart phone technology to provide parents with an affordable and fun tool that promotes, develops, improves, and documents safe driving behaviors. It's a measurement tool that assists you in painting a clear picture of your driving expectations.