Nationwide, Aegis Mobility Address DWD

Nationwide and Aegis Mobility are partnering to tackle the growing problem of distracted driving with the first of its kind cell phone technology that empowers consumers to manage the distraction of cell phones or text messaging devices while a vehicle is in motion.

Aegis Mobility’s DriveAssist™ automatically detects the onset of driving and enables parents and corporations to stay in touch with their teens or employees while minimizing cell phone use when driving. Nationwide Insurance^® plans to offer an auto insurance discount for policyholders who sign up to use DriveAssist™.  Read more

Are you guilty of DWD? 

According to Nationwide's 2008 DWD Study, 72% of Americans are.

Driving While Distracted. Driving while eating, talking on the cell phone, text messaging, reading, turning around and talking to passengers, fiddling with the radio, daydreaming or any activity that takes your hands off the wheel, eyes off the road and mind off the car. Read more