Distracted Driving App Study for Teens and Parents/Caregivers

An Informatics Approach to Preventing Distracted Driving

The purpose of this research study is to determine if a new smartphone application helps to decrease distracted driving, and to learn about parent and teen perspectives about the application

This 3-group randomized controlled trial aims to (1) evaluate the frequency of smartphone use among young drivers and their parents/caregivers while driving; and (2) determine if the LifeSaver mobile app reduces the rate of smartphone use while driving. Eligible participants will be licensed teenage drivers between the ages of 16 and 18 years, and a parent/caregiver. The app will be downloaded and installed on both parent/caregivers' and teens' phones to monitor phone use while in a vehicle for 8 weeks.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Licensed teen drivers 16 years to 18 years and one parent/caregiver
• Teen and parent/caregiver are both Android smartphone users
• Teen and parent/caregiver both drive a minimum of 2 days per week

Exclusion Criteria:

• Non-fluency in written or spoken English