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App-based feedback could improve driver habits

Drivers in a new study reduced unsafe behaviors like hard braking and speeding.

By Corey Dahl | April 07, 2025 at 04:00 AM
Drivers in the study improved on all unsafe behaviors except for handheld phone use while driving. (Credit: rh2010/Adobe Stock)

Smartphone apps that monitor driving and give feedback could lead to safer roads, according to a new study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

The study looked at speeding, hard braking, rapid acceleration and use of handheld phones while driving. Researchers divided more than 1,400 participants into four groups:

  • An observation group was used as a control — their driving was monitored but they received no feedback or bonus incentives.
  • The standard feedback group received weekly feedback and advice via text messages on all the behaviors monitored.
  • The assigned goal group had one specific behavior assigned to them and were provided with weekly feedback and advice via text on just that one behavior.
  • The chosen goal group picked one behavior to work on and set a goal for improvement. They were given weekly feedback and advice via text messages on their goal.

Except for the observation group, all of the groups could earn bonus incentives based on their safe driving.

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