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Designed to help reduce distracting phone use while driving while keeping essential navigation, communication and emergency functions available.

ROAD 1ST app blocking and settings screen
App Blocking & Settings
ROAD 1ST opening screen
Opening Screen
ROAD 1ST Driving Mode screen
Driving Mode
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Our mission

Put the road first.

ROAD 1ST helps reduce distracting phone use while driving, while keeping essential navigation, approved communication and emergency functions available.

Our mission

ROAD 1ST exists to help drivers stay focused on the road by reducing access to distracting phone use while driving, without removing the essential tools drivers genuinely need.

The aim is simple: safer journeys, better habits, and a product that works for both private motorists and professional fleet drivers.

What ROAD 1ST stands for

FocusKeep attention where it belongs while driving.
SafetyReduce the temptation of distracting app use.
PracticalityKeep essential functions available when needed.
Professional useSupport real fleet and working-driver needs.
For fleet customers

Practical safety tools for professional fleets.

Support drivers through journey setup, double manning, estimated driver hours, walkaround checks, stops, breaks and fuel receipt capture.

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Safer phone use

Help reduce access to distracting apps while the driver is on the move.

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Double manning

Link two phones for the same crew, with Driver and Co-driver roles, Crew PIN and driver changeover.

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Drive times

Estimated driving hours, breaks and rest guidance, including weekly and fortnight views.

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Professional workflow

Journey setup, walkaround checks, stops, breaks, fuel receipts and other working-driver tools.

The app

Control distractions without losing the essentials.

Set up the journey, manage app blocking, monitor estimated drive times, support double manning and keep essential driving functions available from one driver-focused app.

ROAD 1ST settings and app blocking screen
Journey setup+
Drivers choose the vehicle type, driver mode and journey setup before starting. A clear start-of-journey flow helps the driver begin the trip with the correct vehicle, mode and safety settings.
Double manning & linked phones+
ROAD 1ST supports a two-driver crew using two linked phones on the same journey.
  • Driver and Co-driver roles
  • Crew PIN for the shared journey
  • Driver changeover between the two phones
  • Co-driver phone can remain available while the active driver stays in driving mode
Both drivers stay linked to the same journey, making changeovers simpler and keeping the crew record together.
Driver hours & drive times+
ROAD 1ST provides an estimated driver-hours view so drivers can keep track of driving time, breaks and rest during the working day.
  • Driving time and break tracking
  • 15 / 30 / 45 minute break options
  • Daily rest guidance including 9-hour and 11-hour rest
  • Weekly and fortnight driving-hour views
  • Extended-shift availability
  • Double-manning day support
These are driver-assistance estimates and are not a replacement for the vehicle tachograph or an operator's legal records.
Driving mode+
When the vehicle is moving, ROAD 1ST switches to a driving-focused mode that restricts distracting phone use and keeps the driver focused on the road.
App blocking and settings+
Choose how strongly distracting apps are restricted while keeping approved tools available for the journey.
  • Recommended or stricter blocking modes
  • Access checks for permissions needed to operate properly
  • Vehicle Bluetooth and location settings
Fleet tools+
Fleet-focused tools support the working day with:
  • walkaround process
  • double manning with linked Driver / Co-driver phones
  • estimated drive times, breaks and rest
  • temporary stop and break controls
  • fuel receipt capture
  • journey and driver workflow support
Essential functions stay available+
Navigation, approved communication and emergency access remain available while distracting phone use is reduced.
Learn more

One app. Everyday drivers and professional fleets.

Designed for private motorists and working drivers, with safety controls that adapt to the journey and vehicle.

For private drivers

ROAD 1ST helps private drivers reduce distracting phone use while keeping the practical tools they need for the journey.

Privacy approach

ROAD 1ST is designed to focus on safety and journey-related information. It does not store the content of private calls or messages.

Contact

Talk to ROAD 1ST.

For fleet enquiries, pilot discussions or general information, email us directly.

info@r1st.ie