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DriveAssist Intercepts Texts and Calls While Driving

According to research from UK’s Transport Research Laboratory, driving while texting is even more dangerous than driving under the influence of marijuana or alcohol; the DriveAssist phone service developed by Aegis Mobility hopes to make driving safer by restricting a driver’s opportunities for distraction behind the wheel.

DriveAssist activates itself automatically using the phone’s movement as a guide. It will then intercept calls and hold texts, delivering them when the phone’s movement indicates that it is no longer at driving speeds. Received calls are displayed as a log, and in certain situations, DriveAssist can give out the vehicle’s location to a caller.

DriveAssist is backed by Nationwide auto insurance; drivers who use the software are given a discount on their insurance. No wireless carriers have adopted DriveAssist yet, but the program is set to roll out next year.