Randomized Trial on Mobile Technology and Young Drivers' Cellphone Use
Motao Zhu
1,200 participants
Nov 9, 2022
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
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.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria11
- 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 Criteria7
- 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)
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Interventions
The Fleetsafer app, which is a commercial cellphone app that uses a cellphone's standard sensors and function to block handheld cellphone use while driving, will be downloaded on the participant's smartphone.
Apple's "Do Not Disturb" driving mode provided by Apple for iPhones or Google Do Not Disturb, Verizon Messages +, Android Auto or have another app, called LifeSaver installed on their Android phone (collectively referred to as driving modes; the specific driving mode for participants in this arm will be determined based on smartphone type and service provider).
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NCT05163119