Governor Braun, INDOT, ISP recognize Buckle Up Phone Down Day, urging Hoosiers to make safe choices on the road - WBIW
WBIW is reporting on the story above. It caught our attention because it may affect readers checking their internet or a specific service on SpeedTestTools right now.
Smartphones keep us linked to the online world around the clock, streaming audio, calculating routes, and chiming with constant alerts. That habit of staying continuously connected often follows us behind the wheel, where checking a screen can quickly turn dangerous. Taking a moment to unplug during your commute is an essential digital habit that keeps you and everyone around you safe.
You can protect yourself today by setting up your technology before you start moving. Turn on your phone's built-in driving focus so alerts, notifications, and calls stay silenced until you reach your destination. If you rely on internet navigation or streaming media, enter your route and start your music over your home Wi-Fi before you even shift into drive. If you must adjust a map or answer an urgent ping, pull over into a secure parking space first.
The digital world can always wait until you arrive. Preparing your apps before you leave ensures you stay safe without losing access to the navigation tools you need.
- Run a quick speed test — get concrete numbers before assuming it's your ISP.
- Open the Down Detector board to see which major services are actually having issues right now.
- If numbers look off, walk through the Fix-My-Internet checklist — most issues clear in the first two steps.