Reducing distracted driving accidents—there’s an app for that

Practically everyone uses a cellphone these days, and unfortunately, this includes people who are driving cars and trucks, especially teenagers, who feel they must stay connected with friends no matter what. However, there are also apps that cover every conceivable need someone might have–including keeping the ubiquitous cellphone from functioning.

Among the most innovative apps are those that seek to prevent texting, emailing and other such practices when the cellphone owner is behind the wheel. Here are four for you and the teenage driver in your family to consider:

1. DriveScribe

This app blocks incoming text messages and calls when the driver’s car is traveling above a certain speed. It will also emit a signal when the driver is going too fast.

2. TextLimit

The TextLimit app will prevent predetermined cellphone features from functioning when it senses that the phone is traveling above a certain speed. Once the speed is reduced, all features will become operational again.

3. CellControl

CellControl is an app that works with predetermined activities like texting or accessing a social media account. It will disable the owner’s cellphone only; other passengers in the vehicle will still be able to use their devices.

4. DriveSafe.ly

Here is a unique app that intercepts incoming emails and text messages and reads them aloud. It enables drivers to receive important information while keeping their eyes on the road.

Motorist protection

Arming your young driver with one of the apps that curtails cellphone use while driving is a good thing, but there are other distracted drivers out there. If one of them causes an accident in which your child is involved, your personal injury attorney will review the driver’s cellphone records, conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the accident and work to protect the victim’s rights and access to appropriate compensation. Hopefully, other cellphone users will continue to learn about the innovative apps that seek to keep teens and other drivers safe on the road.