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A novel technological approach to preventing distracted driving
Haley J Bishop1, Morgan O'Donald1, Lauren O'Malley1
1Center for Injury Research and Prevention, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 2716 South St, 13th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA.
Journal of Safety Research
|June 7, 2025
Summary
A smartphone app aimed to reduce teen distracted driving did not significantly decrease teen phone use. However, parents used social media less when the app was active, highlighting the need for family-wide interventions.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
- Technology in Safety
Background:
- Teen drivers face elevated crash risks due to distractions and risky behaviors like smartphone use while driving (SPUWD).
- Existing interventions often focus solely on teen drivers, neglecting the family context.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of an augmented smartphone app (LifeSaver) in reducing SPUWD among teen drivers and their parents.
- To assess the usability and acceptability of the intervention among families.
Main Methods:
- Utilized objectively collected app data and survey responses.
- Assessed SPUWD rates and user feedback on the LifeSaver app's features.
Main Results:
- The LifeSaver app did not significantly reduce overall SPUWD in teen drivers.
- Parents demonstrated a significant reduction in social media app usage when specific app features were enabled.
Conclusions:
- Parents acknowledged the need for reduced distracted driving but were hesitant to alter their own behavior.
- Interventions for distracted driving must involve the entire family unit, not just teen drivers.
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