Progressive’s Snapshot seems to discourage safe driving in certain situations. The incessant beeping for “hard braking” has frustrated me to the point where I find myself speeding through yellow lights, narrowly avoiding them turning red. I’ve always slowed for yellow lights and adhered to the speed limit. However, the heavy traffic in my town makes it difficult to drive safely without needing to brake suddenly. I just wanted to express my experience, as I wish I had known this beforehand and would have chosen to opt out of the program.
Progressive’s Snapshot does the opposite of encouraging safe driving, in some cases
It’s understandable to feel frustrated with how Snapshot tracks your driving habits. The intention is to promote safer driving, but it can inadvertently create pressure to drive differently in certain situations, like yellow lights. Your experience highlights an important point about the balance between encouraging safe driving and the reality of traffic conditions. It might be worth reaching out to Progressive to share your feedback, as they could benefit from hearing how their program impacts real-world driving behaviors. If you feel it’s affecting your driving negatively, you could also consider opting out if that’s an option for you. Safety should always come first!