Telematics involves the utilization of data collected from a vehicle's internal sensors, a plug-in device within the vehicle, or the sensors integrated into a smartphone to capture driving behavior. In the context of Mentor, the data analysis relies on the diverse sensors available in smartphones.
Mentor collects information including the following:
- Harsh Acceleration, Braking, and Cornering: These metrics serve as significant indicators of behaviors such as tailgating, aggressive driving, fatigue, and distraction.
- Smooth Acceleration, Braking, and Cornering: These positive behaviors, collectively termed as Smooth Maneuvers within the app, contribute to an improved score.
- Distraction from device usage: Distractions are recognized as a prominent and escalating cause of collisions and fatalities.
- Speed compared to the posted speed limit: This metric serves as a critical indicator of risky driving and the heightened risk of severe injury.
- Total driving time: An essential metric indicating potential fatigue levels.