Increasing the Use of Smartphone-Limiting Technology to Combat Distracted Driving

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August 1st, 2025

Examining the behavior of drivers to encourage safe operation of vehicles is one of the core research areas at the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. This technical report presents research findings on one such driver behavior, distracted driving, because it remains a significant traffic safety concern. Technology-based countermeasures such as smartphone blocking features can effectively limit opportunities for distraction. These features can block or restrict incoming notifications whenever vehicle motion is detected. Despite their promise to reduce distraction, these features are not widely used by drivers.

Read the full report here.