# Phone-Avoiding Game Apps This Safe Driving App Dissuades Drivers From Checking Their Smartphones By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-10-31 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safe-driving-app References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/app-rewards-touch-phone-driving/) & [getsafedrive](http://getsafedrive.com) In an effort to discourage drivers from touching their phones while operating a vehicle, this safe driving app uses a point system to incentivize good behaviour. SafeDrive is a smartphone application that, through [gamification and discounts, rewards users](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lawa) for [leaving their phones alone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detox-challenges) when driving. Based out of Romania, the safe driving app is the result of a partnership between XL Team from the Netherlands and KNS from Romania. Through SafeDrive, you can create an account and begin earning points before you even start driving. The length and distance of your car trip determines how many points you can collect. You can also lose points if you check your phone at a red light, say. When you collect enough points, you can trade them in for participating products and services. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Safe Driving Apps:** Developing smartphone applications that discourage drivers from using their phones while operating a vehicle. - **Gamification:** Using game elements and rewards to incentivize positive behavior, such as not using a smartphone while driving. - **Partnerships:** Collaborating with companies and organizations to create innovative solutions that promote safe driving practices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Mobile App Development:** Creating and designing smartphone applications that promote safe driving and discourage phone usage while operating a vehicle. - **Automotive:** Integrating safe driving apps and technologies into vehicles to provide drivers with incentives and reminders to avoid using their phones. - **Insurance:** Partnering with safe driving app developers to offer discounts and rewards to drivers who demonstrate safe driving habits by not using their phones while behind the wheel. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gamified Productivity Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-productive.md) - [Anti-Distraction Smartphone Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolt-app.md) - [App Usage Limiters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedbump.md) - [Driving Interface Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-dashboard-app.md) - [Mindful Smartphone Usage Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intenty-app.md) - [Impaired Judgment Phone Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drunk-mode-locker.md) - [Anti-Distraction CBT-Powered Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inscreen-app.md) - [AR Driving Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-reality-driving-game.md) - [Low-Tech Smartphone Interface Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blank-spaces-app.md)