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ApollyonZ

05/01/18 1:26 PM

#173397 RE: ApollyonZ #173391

CR Consumer Reports ZoomSafer


Can technology prevent distracted driving?

2. Software using GPS or Bluetooth to determine when a vehicle is in motion. These are apps you can download or are available through your cell-phone carrier. Some examples include Zoomsafer..

Pros: All such apps we've tried can call 911 and some are free (AT&T). They automatically activate when driving and can send auto replies to incoming calls and texts. Plus, parents can be notified if it's overridden.

3. Devices that connect with vehicle onboard diagnostics.
These are devices that plug into the vehicle's OBD-II port in the driver-side foot well.

Pros: The device stops phone use when the car is engaged and sends an auto reply to calls and texts. The product is tamper proof, as parents set a code to unlock. There is a one-time fee to purchase, and it doesn't drain the battery. Passengers can use their own phone as it only affects the driver's phone.

The bottom line

Basically all of the apps/products we tried work as they are supposed to.

https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2012/06/can-technology-prevent-distracted-driving/index.htm

Consumer Reports needs 2018 Cogosense as article is bit old. Even the old version worked as it should tamper proof and noted.
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ApollyonZ

05/01/18 2:54 PM

#173415 RE: ApollyonZ #173391

Onci! Top 7 commercial vehicle apps for drivers

FleetSafer automatically detects driving status and engages Safe Mode when driving movement is detected, bringing up a curtain screen and silencing all incoming calls, messages and notifications. Full functionality is restored when the vehicle is stationary.
This commercial vehicle app helps encourage good driving practice and ensures compliance with safe driving policies.

https://leasingsolutions.bnpparibas.co.uk/top-7-commercial-vehicle-apps-for-drivers/

Stay Safe and Happy: 5 Must-Have Apps for Truckers

FleetSafer Mobile
Apps are great, but only for out-of-truck use. Cell phone use while driving contributes to around 1.6 million accidents a year. FleetSafer Mobile allows you to eliminate the temptation of texts, emails, and internet browsing while driving by blocking it altogether. Texts received while driving can be set up to receive an automatic away message. With FleetSafer Mobile, your truckers won’t even know they received a text

https://porterbillingservices.com/news/stay-safe-and-happy-5-must-have-apps-for-truckers/