Distraction prevention system for mobile devices

A method for minimizing driver distractions from a mobile device, the method comprising:

• determining, by a blocking device, that a first connector included in a first end of the blocking device is coupled to a first port of the mobile device;
• determining, by the blocking device, that a second connector included in a second end of the blocking device is coupled to a second port of a vehicle;
• determining, by the blocking device, that a movement of the vehicle exceeds a threshold value;
• and
• transmitting, by the blocking device, a launch signal to the mobile device via the first connector in response to determining the movement of the vehicle exceeds the threshold value, the launch signal for causing the mobile device to launch a mobile application on the mobile device that prevents a notification received by the mobile device from being displayed on a display device while the blocking device is coupled to the mobile device.

A cable for minimizing driver distractions from a mobile device, the cable comprising:

• a first end including:
• a first connector coupleable to a first port of the mobile device;
• and
• a shield positionable to block user access to a home button of the mobile device when the first connector is positioned in the first port;
• a second end including a second connector coupleable to a second port of a vehicle to receive a power signal from the vehicle;
• and
• a control board configured to transmit a launch signal to the mobile device via the first connector in response to determining a movement of the vehicle exceeds a threshold value, the launch signal for causing the mobile device to launch a mobile application on the mobile device, the mobile application for delaying a display of a notification received by the mobile device while the first connector is coupled to the mobile device.