ROAD 1ST helps reduce distracting phone use while driving, keeping essential navigation, 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.
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32 European languages
Language choices for drivers and managers, with support expanding across 32 European languages.
Languages added as they become available
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QR-code fleet enrolment
Drivers join their fleet by scanning a QR code, with simple guided setup in ROAD 1ST.
Available to enrolled fleets
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Fleet manager portal
Review journeys, vehicle checks, defects and fuel receipts, and manage Fleet phone-use settings.
Available to enrolled fleets
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Ferry mode — coming soon
Ferry crossing support is coming to ROAD 1ST following tachograph integration.
Coming soon — awaiting tachograph integration
The app
Control the 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.
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 for 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.
ROAD 1ST helps reduce distractions during a journey by restricting selected phone apps while keeping essential functions, including navigation, emergency calls and approved hands-free communication, available.
How it works
Choose Private or Fleet and select your vehicle.
Start your journey using your vehicle’s Bluetooth connection, or the option to start without Bluetooth.
ROAD 1ST uses movement information to apply driving-mode restrictions.
Use Temporary Stop, Police Stop or Emergency when needed.
Your privacy
Driving protection uses movement and app-activity information to apply restrictions. ROAD 1ST does not read the content of your calls or messages. Private Research sharing is optional and can be declined without losing driving protection. Read our Privacy Policy.
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Double manning
Made for two-driver crews
When two drivers share a vehicle, ROAD 1ST helps manage the active Driver and Co-driver roles within the same journey.
How it works
Select Double Manning when setting up a supported fleet journey.
Choose the Driver and Co-driver and enter the crew PIN when prompted.
Connect the second phone if your co-driver uses ROAD 1ST, or select the co-driver-without-app option.
Use Changeover when drivers swap, and record breaks or rest using the relevant controls.
Double Manning is a Fleet service. Drivers remain responsible for following the applicable driving-time and tachograph rules.
Your privacy
Fleet journey records may include crew roles, changeovers, shift activity and relevant timestamps. Personal call and message content is not recorded for this feature. Read our Privacy Policy.
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Drive times
A clearer view of driving and rest
ROAD 1ST provides estimated driving time, break and rest information to help professional drivers follow their working day. Driving time and overall shift time are shown separately.
How it works
Start your Fleet shift when you begin work.
View your estimated driving time as the journey progresses.
Select the relevant Break or Rest control to record your activity.
Review the available daily, weekly and fortnightly summaries, and use End Shift when the working day is over.
Important: ROAD 1ST’s time estimates are guidance, not a substitute for a legally required tachograph or official driving-hours record.
Your privacy
Fleet records may include journey, driving, break and shift timestamps to support an employer’s authorised safety and compliance processes. Read our Privacy Policy.
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Professional workflow
Practical tools for the working day
ROAD 1ST brings vehicle checks, journey controls and useful fleet records into one straightforward driver workflow.
How it works
Choose Fleet mode and your vehicle type, and enter the vehicle details requested by the app.
Follow the walkaround checklist provided for your vehicle. Where required, complete the check before starting your journey.
Record any defect and add a photo where helpful.
Use stop, break and emergency controls during the shift, and capture fuel details or receipts when needed.
Select End Shift when you finish work.
Your privacy
Fleet records may include vehicle registration, odometer readings, inspection results, defect photos, fuel receipts and relevant times. Read our Privacy Policy.
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32 European languages
Helping drivers feel at home in the app
ROAD 1ST is introducing support for 32 European languages to make the app and Fleet Manager Portal easier to use across different countries.
How it works
Open Settings in the ROAD 1ST app.
Select Language and choose from the languages available in your version.
The app uses your chosen language for supported screens. Fleet managers can choose a portal language separately where available.
Language availability is being expanded as new versions are released.
Your privacy
Your language preference may be saved so ROAD 1ST can open in your preferred language. Read our Privacy Policy.
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QR-code fleet enrolment
Join your fleet in a few simple steps
Fleet drivers can link ROAD 1ST to their employer’s fleet account using a QR code provided by their fleet manager. There is no need for a separate fleet-driver app.
How it works
Your fleet manager provides your fleet enrolment QR code.
Open ROAD 1ST and scan the code.
Follow the on-screen instructions to confirm your PIN and enable the permissions needed for fleet use.
Choose Fleet mode and start your work shift when you are ready.
Your fleet manager will provide your QR code when your Fleet account is ready for use.
Your privacy
Fleet enrolment links your driver and device details to your employer’s ROAD 1ST account for work use. Private driving is separate from your Fleet shift. Read our Privacy Policy.
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Fleet Manager Portal
Your fleet information in one place
The ROAD 1ST Fleet Manager Portal gives authorised transport managers a central place to review driving activity and support their fleet’s day-to-day safety processes.
Review available journey, shift and driving-time information.
View walkaround checks, defect reports and fuel receipts.
Find records by vehicle, journey or reporting period.
Manage vehicles and choose the phone-use rules that apply during Fleet driving.
Portal access is provided to authorised fleet managers.
Your privacy
Fleet records are linked to the employer’s account and are intended for authorised fleet management. Private journeys remain separate from fleet reporting. Read our Privacy Policy.
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Ferry Mode
Coming soon
Ferry Mode is coming soon and will be available once tachograph integration is ready.
Coming soon
Ferry Mode will support ferry-related journey activity when the tachograph integration is ready.