Honda Driver Coaching App Acts as Ride-Along Instructor
Nearly one-third of all traffic fatalities in the U.S. involve drivers aged 25 and under, and Honda is the most popular brand with Gen Z and first-time car buyers, according to the automaker. If you’re 26 or older, you know that “kids these days” spend a lot of time on their phones — maybe even more time than everyone else does. As a result, Honda has announced its new Driver Coaching app, designed to help hone basic driving skills through the inescapable screen of a smartphone.
Currently only available for iPhone users, the Honda Driver Coaching app displays on the vehicle’s center touchscreen and uses the onboard computer to monitor inputs like acceleration, steering and braking to provide real-time feedback to inexperienced drivers. Upon completion of a trip, the app calculates a driving score and can provide specific tips to improve driving. It also includes a library of instructional videos on topics like seating position, steering-wheel hand placement, reaction time and braking distance.
The app is currently compatible with select Hondas and Acuras that have Apple CarPlay:
- Honda Accord (2018-20 and 2023 or newer)
- Honda Civic (2019-20)
- Honda CR-V (2020 or newer)
- Honda HR-V (2023 or newer)
- Honda Insight (2018-22)
- Honda Pilot (2023 or newer)
- Acura Integra (2023 or newer)
Completing drives and watching videos earns users points that they can redeem in an in-app game called My City; think of it as a cross between SimCity and FarmVille, centered around going places. If that sounds silly, remember that, at its peak, FarmVille had more than 30 million daily users. Taking driving lessons is a more socially responsible way to earn points than spending real dollars on in-app purchases.
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