The distracted driving statistics are alarming: 2016 alone saw 3,450 deaths caused squarely by distracted driving, with these figures still an underestimation of the true number. The distracted driving statistics are alarming: 2016 alone saw 3,450 deaths caused squarely by distracted driving, with these figures still an underestimation of the true number. (Photo: iStock)

Distracted driving statistics are nothing short of alarming.

It follows that all of the players in the auto ecosystem now realize the need to take action and are deploying vehicle technology to improve safety. Car manufacturers, device operators, mobile app creators, and insurance companies are all upping their tech game to reduce the number of auto accidents.

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