We use GPS to calculate mileage and speed, which is then recorded as a score within your account. We don’t view any GPS information in real-time, and our black boxes certainly can’t listen to conversations or otherwise invade your privacy.
We also use GPS to calculate how fast you travel, as well as how far. The box also has a piece of tech called an accelerometer. This can track how quickly you accelerate and decelerate, helping us to calculate your braking and acceleration scores. Accelerometers are more common than you think – your mobile phone might even have one!
Your Driving Behaviour Score (or DBS, as we like to call it) helps us to customise your premium if you drive safely. Every month we will assess how much your driving has improved. The safer you are behind the wheel, the more personalised your premium will be.
However, if you don’t drive safely, you could pay more for your insurance. Score dropped? Don’t worry - we can help you get back on track with our helpful tips and you’ll be driving more safely in no time.
How does GPS technology work?
Your black box sends and receives signals from satellites, enabling it to pinpoint your location and detect changes. To determine exactly where you are and record it, the box must receive at least three returned signals from these satellites, making it remarkably accurate.
How can this help me if I have an accident?
The accuracy of the GPS data collected by the black box means that we’re often able to determine whether you were moving or stationary at the time of an impact. For example, if someone rolls backwards into your vehicle while you’re stationary, they may claim that you drove into them. However, using the GPS data, you could be able to prove that your vehicle didn’t move at all.
How can this help me if my car is stolen?
If you have a black box that is fixed to your car, we may be able to use location data to track your car if it has been stolen. This means it could help you get your vehicle back home as soon as possible. Unfortunately, it's only possible to track a stolen vehicle if the telematics device has been professionally fitted or fixed to the car’s battery.
How does GPS record mileage?
The black box collects your location by receiving signals from satellites, which we will use to create a map of your journey. This enables us to calculate the total miles that you travelled from your start point, to your destination. Miles are added up and removed from your total mileage value, which you can view in your online account.
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