The DriveBlock Journal

Resources for
safer drivers.

Research, data, and practical guides on distracted driving, phone habits, and protecting yourself and your family on the road.

Road Safety
How Distracted Driving Became the New Drunk Driving
Distracted driving now rivals drunk driving in deaths and cultural acceptance. The numbers explain exactly how we got here.
May 2026 5 min read
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Focus & Habits
Why Willpower Won't Keep You Off Your Phone While Driving
You already know you shouldn't check your phone while driving. So why does your hand reach for it anyway?
May 2026 5 min read
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Teen Drivers
What to Say to Your Teen About Phone Use While Driving (That They'll Actually Hear)
Telling your teen to 'just put the phone down' doesn't work. Here's what does.
May 2026 5 min read
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Road Safety
The 5-Second Rule: Why a Quick Glance Is a Football Field at 55 mph
You already know glancing at your phone while driving is risky. Here's how risky, measured in feet, reaction time, and real crash data.
May 2026 5 min read
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Focus & Habits
How to Build a Distraction-Free Driving Habit That Actually Sticks
Knowing phone use behind the wheel is dangerous hasn't stopped most of us. Here's what actually changes the habit.
May 2026 5 min read
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Research & Data
The Psychology of Checking Your Phone While Driving
You know it's risky. You do it anyway. Here's the psychology explaining why checking your phone while driving is so hard to stop.
June 2026 5 min read
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Teen Drivers
How to Set Up Phone-Free Driving for Your Teen Driver
Handing your teen the keys is nerve-wracking enough. Here's how to set up real phone-free driving habits before distraction becomes a crisis.
June 2026 5 min read
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Research & Data
Hands-Free Isn't Safe: What the Research Actually Shows
You switched to hands-free because it felt safer. The research says that feeling isn't backed up by the data.
June 2026 5 min read
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Research & Data
What Happens to Your Brain When You Drive Distracted
Your brain isn't broken. It's just doing exactly what it was built to do, at exactly the wrong time.
June 2026 5 min read
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Focus & Habits
How Notifications Are Designed to Pull Your Attention While Driving
Your phone isn't interrupting you by accident. Notifications are built to win every time, including when you're at the wheel.
June 2026 5 min read
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Road Safety
The Real Cost of Distracted Driving: Beyond the Statistics
A quick phone check while driving feels harmless. The real cost of distracted driving tells a very different story.
June 2026 5 min read
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Road Safety
How to Talk to a Friend Who Uses Their Phone While Driving
Telling a friend to put their phone down is awkward. Here's how to actually do it without the lecture.
June 2026 5 min read
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Teen Drivers
Why Teen Drivers Are the Most at Risk from Distracted Driving
Teen drivers already face a steep learning curve behind the wheel. Add phone distraction to the mix, and the risk numbers get alarming fast.
June 2026 5 min read
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Focus & Habits
Building a Pre-Drive Routine That Keeps You Off Your Phone
Most phone distractions happen before you even pull out of the driveway. A simple pre-drive routine can change that.
June 2026 5 min read
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Road Safety
How Employers Can Reduce Distracted Driving Among Their Workforce
Most companies have a distracted driving policy. Far fewer have one employees actually follow. Here's how to close that gap.
June 2026 5 min read
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