Distractology 101 Presented by the Arbella Insurance Foundation

Distractology 101 is an interactive program developed by the Arbella Insurance Foundation to teach new drivers the dangers of distracted driving, including texting while driving. The campaign features a 36-foot-long, neon yellow mobile classroom outfitted with high-tech driving simulators. During the driving simulator training, teens and other new drivers face a number of scenarios based on real-world examples, educating participants how to anticipate hidden hazards, react to the road, and avoid accidents. Participants also complete the online portion of the curriculum at www.DistractU.com and make a safe-driving pledge in order to complete the training. The Distractology 101 driving simulator, based on Arbella-funded research with UMass Amherst, travels to high schools in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island, offering 45 minutes of simulated distracted driving to each participant. To date, nearly 10,000 new drivers have completed the Distractology 101 training.