Overview
The purpose of this study is to conduct a randomized controlled trial to determine the effects of a cellphone app and a driving mode intervention on driving behavior in drivers aged 18-24 years.
Description
For this study, 1200 teens aged 18-24 years will be randomized into one of three study groups for 6 months. Researchers aim to evaluate the effectiveness of commercial cellphone-blocking apps and driving mode interventions on cellphone use while driving and evaluate the effectiveness of commercial cellphone-blocking apps and driving mode interventions on high-risk driving events.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adults 18-24 years of age at time of recruitment
- Must have ownership and exclusive access to a passenger vehicle
- Must have car insurance with at least state-minimum coverage
- Must live in Greater Columbus (Ohio) area
- Must drive at least 2 days a week on average
- Must have functioning iPhone or Android smartphone with an active phone service account (Ex: Verizon, AT&T, etc.)
- Must self-report handheld calling or texting while driving (≥ 1 time/week)
- Must not be enrolled in another driving-related research study during the study period.
- Must be willing to be randomized and comply with study requirements
- Must have no plans to change cellphones or vehicles in next 6 months or agree to transfer FleetSafer app/DriveCam if they change cellphones or vehicles
- Must speak and read English
Exclusion Criteria:
- Drivers under 18 years of age
- Drivers holding learner's permits
- Drivers who share a vehicle with a family member or others
- Infrequent drivers (Drive 2 days a week or less)
- Participants from the pilot R21 project
- Current users of a cellphone-blocking app or driving mode who do not agree to uninstall/de-activate the app for the duration of participation in the study
- Current users of a car insurance monitoring device (physical device or app)