You may have heard of a ‘telematics device’ or ‘black box’ before, but have you ever wondered what one actually is? If you’re not sure what a telematics device is or what it does, we’re here to explain.
What is a ‘telematics device’?
A black box is either fitted in your car by a professional engineer or self-installed. The device will be placed out of sight and it’ll use GPS, as well as other smart technologies, to determine how safely you’re driving.
What do they do?
A black box collect data about four key aspects of your driving to determine how safely you drive. These are:
- How quickly you accelerate
- The sharpness of your braking
- Your speed
- The time of day that you’re driving
It calculates a Driving Behaviour Score based on how you perform. The higher your score is, the better driver you are! If your score increases, you will benefit from a more personalised premium. However, if your driving score decreases, you may have to pay more. We can also use your score for each of these behaviours to provide hints and tips on how to improve your driving.
So, that’s what a telematics device is… why not try one for yourself?
Correct at the time of publication. Information in this article has been gathered from various sources, therefore WiseDriving cannot be held responsible for any view or opinion expressed herein
