Table 1 Type of feedback from Azūga™ in-vehicle technology and app, by time, source, and recipient
Type of feedback | Time of feedback | Source of feedback | Description | Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. Repeated beeps | Real time | In-vehicle device | Feedback is triggered by risky driving events when the vehicle movement exceeds a set threshold of gravitational force (g-force) (hard braking ≤ − 0.45 g-force; sudden acceleration > 0.35 g-force). | Teens in Groups 2&3 |
2. Push notification (message on the phone screen) | Real time when a trip ends | In-vehicle device and app | Feedback is provided via a push notification when (1) driving speed > 10 miles per hour over the posted speed limit, based on Google Maps™ Roads API and OpenStreetMap; and (2) the driver does not buckle their seatbelt for certain models and years. Teens can review at the end of each drive. | Teens in Groups 2&3 |
3. Cumulative driving data | Anytime | In-vehicle device and app | Data can be viewed retrospectively, including trip routes, location, and time of risky driving event(s) and unsafe behavior(s). | Teens in Groups 2&3, Parents in Group 3 |
4. Bi-weekly driving summary report | Bi-weekly | Research team | Customized reports are generated and include 1) a summary of trips, risky driving events, and unsafe behaviors, including the teen’s score compared with all study participants; and 2) feedback on safe driving behavior(s) with suggestions to mitigate the unsafe behavior(s). | Teens in Groups 2&3, Parents in Group 3 |