Driver impairment

Mobile Telematics Help

KEEP EVERYONE SAFE DURING THE RIDE

The term “driver impairment ” is usually associated with an individual operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This definition, however, is grossly inadequate.

Impaired driving encompasses a much broader range of risky driving behaviors including speeding, drowsy driving, and distracted driving (including phone usage). All of these behaviors can affect a driver’s judgment, reaction time, coordination, concentration, and overall ability to operate a vehicle safely.

As we work to advance and elevate safe driving standards, we need to redefine the term impaired driving to ensure it includes a holistic and comprehensive view of all dangerous driving behaviors. In doing so, we can take a more thorough approach to detecting impairment — and be more effective in our efforts to prevent it.

To promote widespread safety on our roads, we must develop systems that detect all forms of impairment. This means incorporating technologies that can monitor and assess a driver’s overall performance in real-time during every ride. Mobile telematics is one such solution that serves as a better standard for safety by enabling the tracking of driver behavior during each ride, as it’s happening.

Telematics provide valuable insights through data gathering, analysis, and reporting on driver performance. Current mobile telematics technology allows for the detection of distracted driving behaviors through analysis of smartphone usage, including texting, talking on the phone, and app usage while the vehicle is in motion.