Earlier today, State Farm Auto Insurance released an iPhone application so you can accurately assess just how reckless of a driver you are.
The app is free in the App Store. It uses the iPhones accelerometer to assess the driver’s speed, braking, and cornering. You simply start the app before driving, have it in your possession somewhere in the car, and the app gives a rating for each of the aforementioned categories. You can even challenge your friends for who is the safer driver!
Your information is not shared with State Farm. They claim they aren’t collecting any of the data or scores provided by the app. Basically, you can still drive recklessly and avoid an adjustment to your insurance rates.
The app allows drivers to see “hotspots” where their driving was unsafe. Drivers can compare two trips against each other as well, allowing you to see if you drive worse in the morning versus evening. The app provides helpful tips as well like: you are supposed to avoid the children in the crosswalk signs.
