Detroit, Michigan AT & T Employee Develops Anti-Texting DriveMode App
A Detroit, Michigan-based AT & T employee developed the free mobile application that she and others hope will help save lives by combatting the growing epidemic of texting and driving. The free DriveMode app can be used to automatically respond to incoming calls and text messages with a busy message preprogrammed by the user. The… read more
“Free Safe Text” Helps Drivers Avoid Texting Behind the Wheel
A Florida man has created an application that he hopes will combat texting and driving. The app, called “Free Safe Text,” sends automated responses to people who text a driver. The phone will also not make any sound during this time in order to promote safer driving. The app kicks in once the driver reaches… read more
Siri and Automated Messaging Could Help Apple Users Cut Distractions
Apple has made great strides with its newest mobile devices’ ability to keep drivers from becoming distracted. The first change available via the new iOS operating software is the turn-by-turn driving directions narrated by Siri. This will eliminate the need for motorists to take their eyes off the road after each turn in order to… read more
Apps That Help Ease Traffic Stress Might Also Create Distractions
It’s almost inevitable that if you spend any amount of time on the road, you’re going to hit a traffic jam at some point. Given the onslaught of cellular phones and other mobile devices, it’s no surprise then that some enterprising companies have developed apps to help get people through or around traffic without a… read more
Ocean County, NJ Officials Hope Free App Can Reduce Texting Accidents
A cell phone application that disables the phone when a motor vehicle is going over a certain speed may be a solution to reduce accidents related to distractions while driving. According to the New Jersey’s Ocean County Prosecutor, accidents involving texting provide officials with greater authority to prosecute individuals with auto assault or vehicular homicide…. read more
Boston Rolls Out Street Bump In Order to Identify City’s Potholes
Tired of potholes? Officials and residents in the city of Boston certainly are. A spokesperson for the public works department says that, on average, crews have to repair about 19,000 such driving hazards every single year. But officials are hoping that a new app can be used to cut down on costs and make the… read more
App Will Notify User of Car Recalls
Car recalls can difficult to stay on top of, especially if they affect cars that are a few years older and may have been resold. However, according to recent news sources, an app might make it easier for car owners to stay updated on recalls that affect their safety and the safety of other drivers… read more
