Improve Driver Safety and Performance
With IMS’ Distracted Driving capabilities, insurers can detect distracted behaviors relating to Smartphone usage. including time, duration and even severity level of smartphone usage while driving.
The information is displayed to the driver, for distracted driving coaching and safety awareness purposes, with the goal of reducing driving behaviors that lead to significant accidents. And of course, we also have the ability to provide insurers with a score as well.
Distracted Driving Detection: Key Features
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Assessment
Passively detect and monitor distracted behaviors
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Scoring
Quantify distraction events by severity
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Reporting
Add-on distracted driving data feed
Smartphone usage - distractions levels
*Distracted Driving Detection is available through Mobile Telematics. Programs with OBD as the only driving data sensor cannot detect Distracted Driving.
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Low Severity
Hands-free - through headphones or a vehicle's audio system (using CarPlay, Bluetooth, or AUX)
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Mid Severity
Phone call using the phone's speaker - which are typically hand-held.
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High Severity
Handling of the phone and direct screen usage (texting, scrolling, games, etc.)