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Text messaging while driving is one of the leading causes of car crashes, and it is illegal while driving in New Jersey. Theres are a wide variety of smart phone apps designed to help reduce distractions while you are driving and keep your passengers safer on the road:
TextArrest
Disables texting and e-mail on smartphones. Locks the phone's screen so no texts or e-mails can be sent or read while driving.
Price: Basic is free, for more info go to textarrest.com.
ZoomSafer
Limits your ability to text, recieve emails, or make phone calls when driving.
WiseDrive
Automatically detects when you are moving at high speed, disables audio text messaging notifications, and replies to inform your contact that you are not available.
Can'tText
This free service was inspired by Oprah’s no-texting-while-driving campaign. Can’t Text mutes your incoming text alert and automatically responds to the sender with a pre-written message that you select. Portions of the annual proceeds are donated to the Alex Brown Foundation. Alex was a 17 year old who was killed in a car crash in 2009. She was texting while driving.
Drivesafe.ly Pro
Texts and emails are read aloud and the app automatically responds without touching a button.
Dangers of Distracted Driving
Explores the consequences of distracted driving; outlines several scenarios and demonstrates how distracted driving can land drivers in the "Kill Zone."
Steer Clear Mobile
This free app teaches proper driving procedures and increases your ability to receive State Farm Insurance Discounts. Logs driving time, mileage and road conditions so you can measure your progress.
Izup "Eyes Up"
This free app holds incoming and outgoing communication while driving. Also features a U.S. map with details on handheld and texting bans state-by-state.
SafeCell
Automatically tracks your position, warning you of local no-text and no-cell rules. Records your safe driving behavior and awards safe driving points that are redeemable for cash rewards at retailers through SAFECELLAPP.com.
Safe Driving
This free app allows you to set a speed limit for yourself and alerts you when speed limit is exceeded by either vibrating, voice alerts or by flashing the speed dial. It starts automatically in the background when your phone is docked in the car
iGuardianTeen
This app is designed for your parents. It will allow them to view and help coach your driving by delivering a “Driving Report” on you to their email address.
TextNoMore
This free app offers a rewards program if you avoid texting while driving. You activate it and set your approximate driving time. The application prevents outgoing texts and holds incoming texts while sending a standard reply along with a reward coupon. Get rewarded every time you use the app with free or discounted merchandise, services and food from business sponsors in your area.