Apple Releases “Do Not Disturb While Driving” Mode with new iOS

September 26, 2017 | by Avid Risk

Apple finally releases a long-needed “Do Not Disturb While Driving” mode with latest iOS operating system.

“Distracted driving has become a national safety crisis because of the rise of smartphones. According to statistics from the U.S. Department of Transportation, 10 percent of fatal crashes, 15 percent of injury crashes and 14 percent of all police-reported motor vehicle traffic crashes were attributed to distracted driving — a blanket term that broadly encompasses cell phone use, as well as other in-car activity like adjusting the radio or climate controls, for example.”