Best Graduation Gifts for New Teen Drivers

26 Jun 2018

With many states raising driving age in recent years, many new graduates are also new drivers. This has plenty of parents nervous as their teens face graduation, new driving skills, and possible road trips to college at the same time. These graduation gifts are perfect for new drivers as they leave for college, jobs, and more.

Roadside Assistance Memberships

Nothing is more terrifying to a parent than to have a child broken down on the side of the road hours away with no help in sight. Roadside assistance memberships mean teen drivers have access to help in their hour of need – even if that hour is 2:00 am. Choose programs wisely and look for those that offer full-service solutions that include things like battery services, gas services, and towing if necessary.

GPS Tracking for Teens

Perhaps the greatest gift you can offer teen drivers is a dedicated GPS teen tracking system. Not only will this gift give teens the directions they need as they leave for parts unknown and learn their way around their new college towns, but it will also provide parents with peace of mind that they can see where their teens are and send help to that exact location when needed.

Car Emergency Kit

You want to look for kits that offer a full suite of tools and gear to promote safety on the road. Some of the items these kits should have include:

First aid items
Jumper cables
Bottled water
Non-perishable snacks (like energy bars and/or crackers)
Flares
Rain ponchos
Tarps
Thermal blankets
Fire extinguishers
Flashlight with spare batteries
Ice scrapers
Multipurpose tool
Cat litter
Rags, shop towels, or baby wipes

You might also consider including some disposable funnels as well as antifreeze, motor oil, and brake fluid designed for the teen’s specific vehicle in the kit as well.

Car Wash and Detailing Gift Cards of Vouchers

This is especially useful for teen drivers who are driving in areas where road salt is used in winter. Make sure you offer gift cards to car wash services that clean the undercarriage to prevent rust and corrosion that destroys vehicles or leads to costly repairs. Teens are far more likely to take care of keeping the undercarriage of their vehicles clean if it doesn’t cost them anything to do so.

Graduation gifts are great. Giving gifts that can help improve the safety of new teen drivers is better still. These gifts are excellent choices that most teen drivers (and their parents) will be delighted to receive.

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About George Karonis

George Karonis is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of LiveViewGPS Inc., a company he established in 2008 with the vision of making real-time GPS tracking more reliable, affordable, and accessible for businesses of all sizes. Over the past two decades, he has built a reputation as an innovator in GPS tracking, fleet management, asset monitoring, and Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PTToC) communications. Under George's leadership, LiveViewGPS has grown into a nationally recognized provider of GPS tracking solutions, serving businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, law enforcement organizations, and public works departments throughout the United States. The company's technology helps organizations improve operational efficiency, protect valuable assets, increase driver safety, and reduce operating costs through real-time location intelligence. Before founding LiveViewGPS, George developed a background in security, surveillance, and emerging location technologies. His passion for innovation and practical problem solving has driven the development of products that combine dependable hardware with easy-to-use cloud software, giving customers actionable information when it matters most. In 2018, George expanded into nationwide Push-to-Talk over Cellular communications by launching PeakPTT, providing businesses with rugged, instant communication solutions that operate over LTE and Wi-Fi networks. His focus has remained the same throughout his career: delivering dependable technology backed by exceptional customer service and long-term customer relationships. George regularly writes about GPS tracking, fleet management, asset protection, business technology, and communication systems. Through this blog, he shares industry insights, practical advice, and emerging trends to help organizations make informed decisions about tracking technology and connected operations.