Telematics refers to using data gathered either through a car’s internal sensors, the sensors of a device that plugs into a car, or the sensors built into a smartphone to capture driving behavior. In the case of Mentor, the data it collects and analyzes comes from the various sensors available in the smartphone. From these sensors, Mentor collects information including the following:
- Harsh Acceleration, Braking & Cornering – major indicators of following too closely, aggressive driving, fatigue and distraction.
- Distraction from Cellphone Usage – a major and growing cause of the increasing rate of vehicle collisions and fatalities.
- Speed compared to Posted Speed Limit – a major indicator of risky driving and increased threat of serious injury.
- Total Driving Time – a major indicator of fatigue.