We all know that distracted driving increases the risk of accidents. That fact is increasingly jammed into our thoughts due to many laws banning cell phone use while driving. Yada, yada, yada--right? Why is it then that we keep doing it? We answer that "really important call" from that "really important person." Why are we still driven to distraction on the road despite our knowledge of its risks?
These gadgets, ads, hands-free laws, apps and PSAs attempt to proactively curb your distracted driving. So it’s one less thing sidetracking you from a safe ride.
22 Attempts to Curb Distracted Driving
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Blood Spurting PSAs
The Bangalore Police Ad Campaign Targets Cell Phone Driving Enablers
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Text Messaging Induced Crashes
British Teen Imprisoned
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Typography Auto Ads
Mercedes-Benz Pre-Safe Brake Warns You Not to Text and Drive
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Award-Winning Driver Distraction Ads
Mercedes-Benz Campaign Uses Girls, Shoes & Soccer
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Paranoid Parent Apps
The tXtBlocker Cellphone App Makes a Dent in Distracted Driving
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Helpful Texting Narration
Drive Safe.ly Will Read Your Email and Texts to You In Real-Time
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Microsoft Ford Sync
Read Email Out Loud, Sync Your MP3s+Phone+iPod
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Hands-Free Law Virals
Messing with Driving Instructors 2
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Diminishing Driver Distraction
Study Shows Ford SYNC Users Pay More Attention to the Road
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16 Mobile Headsets For the Hands Free Law
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Rewarding People to Break the Law
Jawbone Offers $20 for Hands Free Law Violations
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Texting on the Run
Padded Lampposts Protect London SMSing Pedestrians
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Anti-Clumsy Text Apps
The Type N Walk iPhone App Makes Texting While Walking Safe
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Automatic Car Secretaries
DriveAssist Intercepts Texts and Calls While Driving
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Hands-Free E-mail and SMS
Jott Mobile Messaging
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Rewards For Breaking The Law
Free Bluetooth Headsets From Headsets.com
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Text Blocking Android Apps
The Textecution App, 'Nuff Said
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Anti-Texting and Driving Gadgets
Key2SafeDriving Prevents Text Messaging on the Road
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Setting Speed, Stereo Limits For Teen Drivers
Ford MyKey
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In-Car AI Assistants
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Drink Coaster Phone Cases
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Personal Security Apps
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Sleep Companion Devices
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Anti-Distraction Workplace Displays
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Science-Backed Adventure Collaborations
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Apple CarPlay Ultra is Arriving in New Aston Martin Models
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Teen-Targeted Smartphone Models
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Daily Inspiration Apps
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Presence-Boosting Bar Campaigns
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Conscious Smartphone Detox Devices
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Autonomous Rear Safety Technologies
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Alcohol Tracking Apps
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Intelligent Call Management
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Hydration Reminder Apps
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Mindfulness Tracking Tools
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Bright Screen-Free Kids Phones
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Travel Audio Therapy Apps
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Hourglass-Shaped Phone Concepts
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Qualcomm & BMW Group Boast a Co-Developed Software Stack
Personalized AI Mechanics
SPARQ Diagnostics Lets Drivers Talk with Their Car to Find Issues
Computer Vision Car Tools
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Smart Focus Glasses
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AI-Assisted Urban Traffic Management
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Family Safety Apps
The Findmykids App Gives Families Peace of Mind
Low-Tech Smart Pillboxes
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AI-Powered Vehicle Appraisal Tools
Turn Automotive's TurnVision Detects Damage with High Precision
Futuristic Taxi Drifting Games
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Parental Social Media Alerts
This Instagram Alert Will Let Parents Know of Troubling Teen Searches
Mobile Privacy Guards
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Mobile Harm Reduction Initiatives
Care Resource Strives to Protect the Public with the SPOT
AI-Driven Diabetes Systems
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Cybersafety-Focused Resource Libraries
The Worst Children’s Library Highlights Harmful Content
LED Stop Arm Extensions
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Road Worker Safety Solutions
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Predictive Mobile Advertising Features
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Retro Phone-Free Events
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App Usage Limiters
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Verified Disconnection Apps
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Automatic Screen Privacy
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Digital Wellness Tools
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Fleet Safety Monitoring Features
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Productivity Control Tools
Lock In Focus App Reduces Screen Time With Accountability Features
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Mindful Breathing Apps
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Child Abuse-Preventing Campaigns
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Smart Call Management
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Intentional Screen Management
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Focus Productivity Tools
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Parking Management Tools
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Digital Habit Managers
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Mindfulness Mobile Applications
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