Here's How iOS 11's Do Not Disturb While Driving Feature Works

[ZivaD]

Some of the reactions to this are supprisingly idiotic.
If you can't see this as a good step towards safety then you need to rethink how you drive, and for the people claiming that some will disable it, yes, but they are the people who will crash due to lack of attention from sticking a pen lid into their ears whilst driving, the phone isn't the problem, its the moron holding (or not) the wheel and law needs to deal with them by removing them from the road permanently.

 

[kalsta]

As a parent of two teen drivers, I think new drivers often make a lot better decisions about driving and texting than older drivers. It's when driving becomes routine and drivers are overconfident in their abilities (or minimize the impacted distracted driving has that becomes a problem.

It's similar to drinking and driving. EVERYBODY says they are against it and would NEVER do it. But then you see people doing it all the time. But then they'll go split a bottle of wine at dinner with their spouse and drive home afterward.

What people say and what they do often don't reconcile.

Yes, some studies have supported your observation, that the youngest drivers are actually more disciplined about not texting while driving. (I can't remember what show I saw this on.)

I think you're spot on with your second observation too, and it no doubt applies to MacRumors readers as well! I wonder how many of these hardliners (calling others 'idiots' etc) have at one time or another slipped a little look at their phone while driving. I'm afraid I'm guilty of that. Personally, I very much welcome this feature to help me practice what I preach.

 

[Irock619]

What about Ford Sync? If I get in an accident Sync will call 911 if my airbags are deployed. Would this interfere with emergency calls?

 

[kalsta]

I find my phone distracting, period. When my watch vibrates, I'm basically conditioned to check it. I don't when driving, but it's such an automatic reaction that I have to consciously made the decision not to check. That's distracting. The phone's screen lights up while driving at night? Distraction.

I often engage DnD before driving specifically because of this. It's not that I can't help myself. It's that ignoring notifications requires some level of mental engagement.

This is a really nice feature. I don't have to remember to turn my notifications on/off. (Forgetting to turn off DnD after getting out of the car has its own issues.) And it doesn't affect Bluetooth calling, so if I have a headset on or am connected to the car, it's all good.

Yes, you can silence your phone. Yes, you can turn it off. Yes, some people even do these things (including me). So what? Why on earth would I complain about a feature that solves the problem in a CONVENIENT way that requires effectively no interaction on my part? This is precisely what I want my devices to do. If it also reduces distractions from other people who are not as cautious, isn't that a win too?

I see a lot of comments about stupid people weeding themselves out, but you know what? When it comes to driving they often weed other people out.

Best comment I've read so far. You're right, we have all been conditioned to respond to our devices' every beep, every vibrate... and then we're supposed to jump behind the controls of these death machines we call 'cars' and suddenly switch off to these distractions. Nice to see the technology finally acknowledging this difficulty.

 

[benoitgphoto]

Windows Phone has that for years...they call that Driving Mode. It is a good thing to have it, only they are late in the game. But hey....Windows Phone is dead...

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[Damn Dirty Ape]

Are we that stupid nowadays that we need an app that will remind us that using a phone while driving can be dangerous?

I dont need this, I just use my common sense.

Some need a vehicle or other device to remind them that their small child is strapped in the back seat apparently.

 

[macsba]

Some need a vehicle or other device to remind them that their small child is strapped in the back seat apparently.

and a reminder that their child is cooking inside the vehicle while they are out shopping, having an orgy, and other things.

 

[SeaFox]

They should disable imessage or any texting app while driving. If the drivers tries to do some hanky panky with messages, it should give a message," look at the road......now!"

But how can they do that? How do they know when you're driving?

Gps...,

Pretty sure GPS doesn't magically know if you're the driver or a passenger.

How does map work then?
Edit: location enabler....

Not sure what you mean, but there's no possible way for a phone to determine if you are the driver or a passenger.

Are you guys seriously arguing about something that is covered in the video? You have a prompt where you can tell the app that you are a passenger instead.

Not everyone is going to turn off the phone. What if emergency call? "Hold on...i have chest pain..can't breath...gasp...shoot i forgot to turn on the phone."

If you start having chest pains while operating a vehicle I think you should be taking other actions before you start fumbling for your phone.

 

[cheezeit]

How are you connected to project fi on an iPhone?

Also curious about project if... can you access your number on hangouts and get iMessages?

 

[budselectjr]

Why does it use wifi pinging instead of GPS? Battery?

 

[davie18]

Are you guys seriously arguing about something that is covered in the video? You have a prompt where you can tell the app that you are a passenger instead.



If you start having chest pains while operating a vehicle I think you should be taking other actions before you start fumbling for your phone.

Um what? No, I'm not.

Someone said why not just disable the phone when driving. My point is simply that there's no way to know for sure whether you're driving or not....

 

[tech3475]

I know someone who may like this.

They dont text/call while driving but they may like something which automatically disables and responds while driving because depending on the situation the distraction of the ringtone could be annoying, especially if the person calling/texting wont stop otherwise.

I hope they can extend the auto response to other messaging apps.

 

[Macaholic868]

I’m trying to figure out the problem. This feature can easily be disabled. In fact it wasn’t enabled for me after installing the iOS 11 public beta. I had to turn it on to test it. Maybe it’s because I didn’t have the Do Not Disturb feature on to begin with but either way, who cares? It will save lives and if you don’t like it you can shut it off.

 

[pat500000]

Are you guys seriously arguing about something that is covered in the video? You have a prompt where you can tell the app that you are a passenger instead.



If you start having chest pains while operating a vehicle I think you should be taking other actions before you start fumbling for your phone.

Anyone can have unexpected chest pain...it's not predictable for some people

 

[cyanite]

In this thread: People who rant, bitch and moan about stuff that doesn’t make sense because they DIDN’T READ THE ARTICLE!

 

[SoyCapitanSoyCapitan]

Just have to fix the title

Here's How iOS 11's Do Not Disturb While Driving Feature Works While Driving

 

[hybrid_x]

Another way Apple could enhance Do Not Disturb, is to use calendar data to auto-enable DND during calendar events such as meetings or concerts.

Years ago, I had a Sony Ericsson phone (an Ericsson T68, then later a T637… gosh, I loved those phones!) that did this, and it was unbelievably useful.
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I do not text and drive but I also do not have a great way to tell people I am driving currently. This provides that. It will at least let them know I am busy and will get back to them.

The only part about this I find annoying so far is when I'm stopped and it does not recognize that but I want to adjust music.

"Hey Siri, message [recipient nane] 'I'm driving right now, and will respond as soon as I am able to.'"

 

[Paul Dawkins]

And it's a lot more likely if the driver of that truck is distracted by their phone.

It looks like you have no idea what truck drivers do while driving. I have seen people brush teeth while watching tv, read newspapers, read books, eat and watch tv etc., not to mention that trucks have big blindspot and even if they pay attention something bad can happen.

Stop making texting while driving the root of all evil.

 

[erasr]

Whilst I'd personally be a bit gutted, this should be forced on us to use.

I can say for myself that even looking at the phone once whilst driving could easily have got me in trouble.

I see people all the time looking down texting. Especially those driving minis for some reason.... obsessed about getting that reply back instantly.

I won't say anymore.

 

[justperry]

Are we that stupid nowadays that we need an app that will remind us that using a phone while driving can be dangerous?

I dont need this, I just use my common sense.

But you can force it on a teen who doesn't always make the best decisions.

There are lots of stupid adults too.

 

[WatchFromAfar]

How come everyone is (rightly) praising this yet when the rumors about Apple putting TouchID on the back of the iPhone were around everybody moaned "how do I use it while driving"?

 

[tridley68]

This will be the first app i will disable this is a feel good app so Apple does not get heat from Big Brother who has to control us in some way.

 

[Terrinb]

Any bets on how long until the government starts requiring this for all phones? When they do, I bet you have to disable it manually every time, you won't e able to opt out.

Dream on. The current government is all about wiping out regulations no matter how beneficial they may be.
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How come everyone is (rightly) praising this yet when the rumors about Apple putting TouchID on the back of the iPhone were around everybody moaned "how do I use it while driving"?

Maybe because it is a good feature that is optional if you don't like it?

 

[Json81]

Driver or passenger shouldn't matter. It's the movement of the phone is what im talking about.

So passengers shouldn't be allowed to use their phones?
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Are you guys seriously arguing about something that is covered in the video? You have a prompt where you can tell the app that you are a passenger instead.

I'm not arguing how it works, I'm arguing that pat500000 doesn't wan't the feature to be optional.

 

[Felix01]

iOS 11 introduces a new Do Not Disturb While Driving feature that's designed to block incoming calls, texts, and notifications while you're driving, with the aim of cutting down on distractions to prevent accidents.

Do Not Disturb While Driving was enabled in the second developer beta of iOS 11, and is available now for developers and public beta testers. We went hands-on with the feature to give MacRumors readers an idea of how it works.

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An extension of the existing Do Not Disturb feature that blocks incoming notifications during set times, such as while you're asleep, Do Not Disturb While Driving can be set to come on automatically, when connected to a car's Bluetooth, or manually.

With the automatic setting, Do Not Disturb While Driving will turn on whenever your iPhone detects the acceleration of a vehicle, an option that could be inconvenient when you're a passenger (though you can toggle it off in this situation). The Bluetooth setting turns the feature on whenever your phone connects to your car's Bluetooth, an ideal setting if you're the only person who drives your vehicle, and manually, as the name suggests, lets you turn it on from the Control Center.

While active, Do Not Disturb While Driving will mute incoming phone calls, notifications, and text messages, and your iPhone's screen will stay dark. For texts, there is an option to send your contacts a message that lets them know you're driving and will get back to them later. In an emergency, a person who is attempting to contact you via text while you're driving can break through Do Not Disturb by sending a second "urgent" message. The auto reply can be customized and turned on for all contacts, or specific groups like favorites or recents.

Phone calls are allowed so long as an iPhone is connected to a car's Bluetooth or a hands-free accessory, allowing you to respond without needing to pick up your phone. If not connected to Bluetooth or a compatible accessory, calls will be blocked like text messages and notifications.

Do Not Disturb While Driving is a fully optional feature that drivers can choose not to use or can toggle off at any time, but it's an important new safety feature that you should consider turning on to cut down on distractions.

For parents of teenagers, there's also a specific restriction setting (General --> Restrictions --> Do Not Disturb While Driving) that prevents Do Not Disturb settings from being changed, so you can make sure children are driving safely.

Article Link: Here's How iOS 11's Do Not Disturb While Driving Feature Works

[doublepost=1498911677][/doublepost]I assume Waze will still be available via CarPlay.