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Does it have the ability...","datePublished":"2018-11-14","dateModified":"2026-01-26","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/blog\/author\/rizklaw\/#Person","name":"Rizk Law","url":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/blog\/author\/rizklaw\/","identifier":9,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/10e23ce5e6c4dadb4589cd8edf2c3f59ac356a6e876c3656917777913d9c3bc1?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/10e23ce5e6c4dadb4589cd8edf2c3f59ac356a6e876c3656917777913d9c3bc1?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Rizk Law","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rizk-law-logo-footer.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rizk-law-logo-footer.jpg","width":278,"height":65}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Richard-Rizk-headshot.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Richard-Rizk-headshot.jpg","width":383,"height":427},"url":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/blog\/apps-to-prevent-distracted-driving\/","about":["Auto Accident"],"wordCount":1683,"articleBody":"Choosing a Distracted Driving AppThere are several distracted driving apps available. We here at DMV.ORG got our hands on several top-rated apps to help guide you towards an app best suited for your needs.When choosing a distractive driving app, consider the following:Is the app\u00a0compatible with your phone?Does it have the ability to\u00a0block messages and phone calls?Can it\u00a0track the miles\u00a0you have\u00a0driven safely?Will it provide\u00a0notifications to parents?Does it offer\u00a0rewards\u00a0for\u00a0driving safely\u00a0and distraction-free?Our Reviewed AppsWhile we reviewed several distracted driving apps, four particularly stood out to us. Below is a\u00a0quick-reference chart\u00a0of our findings\u2014keep reading for details on the features in each of these apps.Deaths Can be AvoidedA moment of distraction can lead to tragedy. We all make decisions, every day, sometimes the consequences of those decisions can be so final. Make wise decisions for you and those you love. Now, let\u2019s see what resources are available to all of us!Which One is for You?LifeSaverLifeSaver uses\u00a0GPS monitoring\u00a0and a\u00a0rewards system\u00a0to help drivers break dangerous distracted driving habits. The app blocks the ability to use your phone while driving, and automatically lets loved ones know once\u00a0you\u2019ve safely arrived\u00a0at your destination.It features a\u00a0\u201c Driver Portal\u201d\u00a0dashboard for parents to help guide teens on the journey to responsible driving habits, where they can set up rewards for their children when they demonstrate safe driving behavior. Additionally, LifeSaver can be used by\u00a0commercial fleet managers\u00a0to monitor their drivers\u2019 behavior on the job.AT&T DriveModeAvailable for both iOS and Android, AT&T\u2019s DriveMode app helps keep drivers from distraction by\u00a0blocking any phone taking or texting and driving.DriveMode can be set up to\u00a0automatically start\u00a0when you are\u00a0driving over 15 MPH. You can even have it notify you when your teen driver has the app deactivated, or if certain settings are changed.We like this distracted driving app because it is easy to set up, runs smoothly, and is exceptionally user-friendly.You can even set up your own prizes for a private group of drivers, or for the public.TrueMotion FamilyCurrently\u00a0free\u00a0on both iOS and Android platforms, TrueMotion Family has a feature unique from other apps we reviewed\u2014its\u00a0\u201ctrip score\u201d. Each time you\u2019re behind the wheel,\u00a0the app uses a rating scale for your overall drive, and\u00a0pinpoints exact moments\u00a0where you may have been driving\u00a0distracted.TrueMotion Family has the ability to\u00a0compare driving scores\u00a0and show your family members\u2019 location on the road in real time, as well as their\u00a0trip history. This is especially helpful for parents of new teen drivers who are getting used to being out on the road.MojoThe\u00a0free\u00a0\u00a0Mojo app runs automatically in the background and tracks each trip you take.You receive an\u00a0overall Mojo score\u00a0based on how often you\u2019re swiping, typing, and taking calls on your phone. For\u00a0each minute\u00a0you drive without engaging in these distracting behaviors, you earn\u00a0one point. When you reach 300 points, you can\u00a0spin a prize\u00a0wheel\u00a0for the chance to win a $5 gift card to Amazon, Starbucks, or Dunkin\u2019 Donuts.Aside from the prizes, we also like this app because you can invite and\u00a0compete with your friends\u00a0to see who\u2019s the safest driver. Mojo makes it fun, easy, and rewarding to keep your hands off your phone and on the wheel.Getting Your Safe Driving AppNo matter which one you decide to choose, downloading a safe driving app is a big step towards driving without distraction. Use your phone as a safety tool, and keep yourself accident-free.For iPhone UsersHow to use Do Not Disturb While DrivingWith iOS 11 and later, your iPhone can sense when you might be driving and prevent notifications.With iOS 11 and later, the first time your iPhone senses that you might be driving, it shows a description of the Do Not Disturb While Driving feature after you stop. If it doesn\u2019t appear, follow the steps below.Tap Turn On While Driving, and it will turn on automatically when your iPhone connects to your car via Bluetooth1 or when your iPhone senses driving motion. You can change the method that your iPhone uses\u00a0to determine whether you\u2019re driving, or turn the feature on manually.Do Not Disturb While Driving isn\u2019t available in all countries or regions.Turn it on and off in Control CenterYou can let Do Not Disturb While Driving turn on automatically, or add it to Control Center for quick access:Go to Settings > Control Center, then tap Customize Controls.Tap Add control to Control Center next to Do Not Disturb While Driving.On an iPhone X or later, you can swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen and tap Do Not Disturb while driving icon to turn the feature on or off. Or on an iPhone 8 or earlier, you can swipe up from the bottom of your screen and tap Do Not Disturb while driving icon to turn the feature on or off.What to expect when Do Not Disturb While Driving is onHere\u2019s what to expect when Do Not Disturb While Driving is turned on. You can customize many of these features in Settings.Your iPhone stays silent and the screen stays dark. If someone sends you a message, they receive an automatic reply letting them know that you\u2019re driving. If the message is important, the sender can type the word \u201curgent\u201d to make sure that you receive a notification. Then you can pull over to read their important message or ask Siri to read it to you.iPhone delivers some notifications, such as emergency alerts, timers, and alarms.Phone calls are delivered using the same conditions as standard Do Not Disturb: You can allow calls only from your Favorites, and you can allow calls to come through if the same person calls twice in a row. If your iPhone connects to your car via Bluetooth, calls will come through as usual, and you can use the buttons, microphones, and speakers in your car to take your call.If you use Maps to navigate, your iPhone still shows lock-screen navigation help and gives turn-by-turn instructions.If you\u2019re a passenger and you try to use your iPhone while the feature is active, you must tap I\u2019m Not Driving to turn it off.Customize features for Do Not Disturb While DrivingTo customize how Do Not Disturb While Driving works, go to Settings, then tap Do Not Disturb.Tap Activate to choose how you\u2019d like Do Not Disturb While Driving to turn on.Automatically: Your iPhone uses information like motion detection and network connections to sense that you might be driving, and turns on the feature.2 3When Connected to Car Bluetooth: Do Not Disturb While Driving starts when your phone connects to the hands-free system in your car.3Manually: Use Control Center to turn on Do Not Disturb While Driving before you start.Tap Auto-Reply To and choose who receives an auto-reply, then tap Auto-Reply to customize the message they receive. If someone still needs to contact you, they can break through Do Not Disturb by sending \u201curgent\u201d as an additional message.Keep Do Not Disturb While Driving enabled on your child\u2019s phoneAre you the parent of a young driver? You can prevent changes to Do Not Disturb While Driving to make sure that it remains a part of their safe driving habits.On your child\u2019s iPhone, follow these steps:Go to Settings > Screen Time, then tap Turn on Screen Time.Tap Continue, then tap This is My Child\u2019s iPhone. From here, you can follow the prompts to enable specific restrictions, or tap Not Now until you reach Content & Privacy.Tap Continue, then create a Parent Passcode.Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions and enter your parent passcode.Scroll down and tap Do Not Disturb While Driving, then tap Allow.After you enable this feature on your child\u2019s device, they won\u2019t be able to turn it off without the parent passcode.Learn moreLearn how to use Do Not Disturb on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch to silence notifications when you\u2019re not driving.For Android UsersMajor companies like Apple and Google are already working to solve this problem\u2014even if you\u2019re the kind of person who doesn\u2019t want it fixed. iOS 11 will automatically put your iPhone in Do Not Disturb mode when you\u2019re driving, and Google\u2019s Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones offer a similar feature. Now, thanks to a new Android app, you can automatically flip on Do Not Disturb while you\u2019re driving for any Android smartphone.The free app Driving Detective is based on the same \u201cDo Not Disturb While Driving\u201d software Google developed for the Pixel 2. It also works with any device running Android 4.1 or up, and setting it up is easy. Just download the app and open it. You\u2019ll get a prompt asking for \u201cDo Not Disturb\u201d access. That\u2019s it.The one issue with the app is that it might trigger Do Not Disturb while you\u2019re riding public transit. However, you can easily toggle the app off by opening it and tapping the switch in the top right corner. That, or you could just use the app\u2019s \u201cmistake\u201d as an opportunity to enjoy a short break from the constant drip of smartphone notifications.Driving Detective lets you decide whether the app should block all notifications entirely or let through priority alerts (Reminders, Events, Alarms, and messages from a select group of contacts). You can also specify whether the app should trigger on weekdays or weekends\u2014in case you don\u2019t mind a distraction or two while you\u2019re joyriding around town, but will go ballistic if you hear one more ding during your daily commute.Cited Websites:DMV.orgAppleLife Hacker"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"No Excuse Makes Distracted Driving Okay","item":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/blog\/apps-to-prevent-distracted-driving\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]