Distraction-Proof Design: Can Tech Save Us from Ourselves?
Sometimes, the most life-saving message is the one you never see.
A simple setting prevented a dangerous distraction. This story shows how “Do Not Disturb While Driving” and other smart design features are making it easier to stay focused — and save lives.
At Hunter’s Fund, we believe that small choices — both human and technological — can make all the difference. This story reflects how a simple setting turned a potential disaster into just another safe drive home.
A young driver was heading home from work one evening when their phone buzzed. Normally, they’d glance at the screen — just for a second — to see who it was. But earlier that week, they had turned on “Do Not Disturb While Driving.”
That small decision changed everything.
Moments later, traffic ahead came to a sudden stop. The driver reacted instantly — no delay, no distraction. The car slowed safely. And when they finally parked, the missed message appeared: “Running late, see you soon.”
No harm done. No crash avoided by luck — but by design.
Technology can’t make us perfect. But it can make it easier to make the right choice.
When features like voice commands, attention alerts, and distraction filters work together, they do more than make driving convenient — they make it safe.
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At Hunter’s Fund, we’re reducing distracted driving through awareness, education, and support for technology that keeps eyes on the road and hands on the wheel.
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