Protect Yourself with These Mobile Apps

“I wonder if she got home safely.”

“I wonder if I’ve waited long enough to drive after that drink.”

“I wonder what I should do now that I’ve been in a car accident.”

Have you ever found yourself pondering these situations? If so, there’s an app for that. We’ve created this list of nine apps to help you and your loved ones prevent emergencies and stay safe, even if you are walking to your car. Check them out and see if you feel any are right for you!

Apps to Encourage Safe Driving

Zenroad

Zenroad is an app that tracks the location and driving information. This data is processed through the Zenroad platform and SDK and generates telematics risk scores, features insights into driver behaviors, driving style, routes, and monitors car crashes. This app can access speed and acceleration data in real-time while the vehicle is in motion.

Drunk Driving Prevention Apps

ENDUI – This app, available for free on iOS and Android, was developed by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA). Its main feature is a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) estimator, where the number and type of drinks a person has consumed are entered into the app, and an estimated BAC level is provided. It also offers two skills tests to measure reaction time and response function. It includes several other features, such as the ability to create a list of possible designated drivers who can be contacted quickly should you need them. It will also locate the nearest taxi service or public transportation options. It also provides the ability to report an impaired driver by contacting 911 with the push of a button. Available for free from Apple and Android.

Breathometer – Breathometer makes a wireless smartphone breathalyzer attachment to get a more precise idea of your blood alcohol content. Though the attachment costs $79.99 currently, it helps prevent users from wondering if they are over the legal blood alcohol content limit. Available for Apple and Android.

Curb – Curb connects you to professional, fully-insured taxi and for-hire drivers in 60 cities nationwide. With 35,000 vehicles on the network, a driver is always nearby. Available for free from Apple and Android.