Statistics show using mobile devices while driving increases your risks for car accidents by as much as four times. Using phones and other devices while driving puts the driver at risk, as well as everyone on the road around them. Several companies are hoping to reduce the number of distracted driving accidents through the use of apps.
Drive First App by Sprint
Available for Android phones, Sprint created the Drive First app to disable some of the phone’s features when it detects it is in a moving vehicle. When people call you, the calls will automatically go to voice mail. Text message alerts will be silent, and the app will automatically respond to anyone who texts with a message that says you’re driving and unavailable.
DriveSafe.ly App
If you absolutely can’t miss a potential message, the DriveSafe.ly app will read text messages and email messages out loud in real time so you can listen while you’re driving. It is available for Blackberry, iPhone, Android, and Windows phones.
FleetSafer App
Designed for commercial fleets, the FleetSafer App is available for Windows, Blackberry, and Android. Phones with the software will automatically lock themselves while driving to prevent texts, emails, and phone calls. Auto-reply messages will be sent to any incoming texts and emails to let people know you are unavailable at the moment.
Don’t Drive Distracted
If you don’t want to go through the trouble of installing an app, you can always get into the habit of turning your phone on silent mode whenever you get behind the wheel.
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