How does the Allstate Drivewise® app work?

Separate from Allstate’s auto insurance policy, Allstate’s Drivewise is a telematics program that uses the Allstate mobile app and a small telemetric device fitted into a vehicle’s Onboard diagnostic port (OBD), which provides access to the vehicle’s onboard computer. Both work together to retrieve the information about each driving trip, including:

• Time of day. Drivewise tracks the time when the trip starts and ends in local time.
• Speed. While the app will calculate the vehicle’s average speed, it will also track how often and how long the vehicle exceeds 80 MPH.
• Starts and stops. Drivewise tracks the number of times when a vehicle accelerates too quickly or experiences sudden or extreme braking.

Drivers can earn 15,000 points with Drivewise just by downloading the app and activating an account. While driving, the app awards 200 points for each of the following challenges:

• 10 safe trips with no high speeds or sudden braking
• Three consecutive days with no sudden braking
• Three consecutive days with no high speeds

While in use, the app doesn’t have a huge impact on your phone’s battery and runs in the background, so you can continue to make calls, use navigation, and access other phone apps while driving. After each trip, Drivewise shares personalized feedback about your driving behavior and shows how many points you’ve earned. You’ll also be able to delete trips where you weren’t the driver.

How to enroll in Allstate Drivewise®

To get started with Drivewise, download the Allstate mobile app onto your mobile phone and create an account at AllstateRewards.com. Unlike other similar insurance programs, you do not need an auto insurance policy with Allstate to participate in Drivewise. Drivers who do not have auto insurance with Allstate can still earn rewards points for using the app and exhibiting safe driving behavior.

However, note that Drivewise is not available in the state of New York. The rewards drivers can earn may also vary according to state laws. Contact a local Allstate agent to find out if Drivewise is available in your area.

Who should use Allstate Drivewise®?

Allstate’s Drivewise program is unique in that anyone can participate, and it carries no penalties. Unlike Progressive Snapshot, which uses telematics data to calculate the cost of your insurance rates, Allstate Drivewise will not increase your premium or negatively affect your rewards if you cannot meet the safe driving metrics.

Drivewise is a great option for drivers who maintain the proper speed limit, drive primarily during daylight hours and avoid extreme or sudden braking. And for teens learning to drive, Drivewise can be a helpful tool for parents to use the trip data to see how well their kids perform behind the wheel. All the drivers on your policy can work together to earn more discounts and rewards through Drivewise.

How much can I save with Allstate Drivewise?

Allstate doesn’t state exactly how much drivers might save by using the Drivewise program, but in addition to completing the safe driving challenges, reward points can also be earned through non-driving activities such as redeeming promo codes from Allstate emails and filling out surveys within Allstate mobile. Where allowed by law, Allstate users can redeem rewards points for:

• Travel
• Sweepstakes
• Daily deals
• Merchandise
• Magazines
• Gift cards
• Local offers

Is Allstate Drivewise® worth it?

For good drivers, or those looking to improve their safe driving habits, Allstate Drivewise could be a great option. However, there may be drawbacks for some drivers depending on a number of factors, like where they live and their ZIP code, when they drive and how often they’re on the road.

Even if Drivewise is not the right fit for you, it’s typically smart to do some comparison shopping and obtain multiple car insurance quotes. This will help you see what insurance rates are in your area and what insurance company is right for you.