How this feature helps reduce crashes caused by distracted driving, AAA study

How this feature helps reduce crashes caused by distracted driving, AAA study

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - In a recent study conducted by AAA, the "Do Not Disturb" feature on smartphones decreased distracted driving by 41 percent. In Massachusetts, texting while driving was banned in February 2020 as part of the state's "hands-free" law. Although texting while behind the wheel is banned in almost all 50 states, more than 3,200 people were killed due to distracted driving in 2023, according to the National Highway Traf…

AAA: 'Do Not Disturb' feature on phone decreases distracted driving among younger generation

The Do Not Disturb feature silences calls, text messages, and other notifications.

How smartphones can reduce distracted driving

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety encourages education and use of cellphones’ do-not-disturb feature to reduce distracted driving.

Change Blindness intervention highlights the risks of distracted driving – Warwickshire County Council

Warwickshire's Road Safety Partnership has adopted a new distracted driver intervention developed by experts at the University of Warwick.  University of W

AAA examines smartphone-blocking tech effectiveness

ATLANTA - New AAA research examines the effectiveness of smartphone-blocking technology to curb driver distraction. The post AAA examines smartphone-blocking tech effectiveness appeared first on Valdosta Today.

Silencing Distraction: Can “Do Not Disturb” Smartphone Feature Save Lives?

Despite texting bans in almost all 50 states, smart phone distraction is a prevalent problem among drivers, especially younger ones. According to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving killed 3,275 people in 2023. But smartphones themselves may help to curb this risky behavior through “do not disturb” features that can block or limit use while driving. New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic S…