Report: The most-used apps behind the wheel (Cambridge Mobile Telematics)

From editing spreadsheets to ordering burgers, drivers are using a surprising variety of apps behind the wheel. Based on a nationwide survey of over 1,700 drivers, this in-depth analysis highlights how digital behaviors behind the wheel are evolving, offering a unique year-over-year look at distracted driving, demographic gaps and new red flags.

Key findings include:

• While gaming and social networking app usage fell, use of utility and AI apps is on the rise.
• Overall, social app use behind the wheel fell by 32% — Instagram use dropped 48%.
• Speed, ease and immediate access to goods, services and information are increasingly prioritized at the expense of safety, as apps like Amazon and McDonald’s made the top 10.

Learn more about the most-used apps behind the wheel and download the full report here.