Newly-Minted Teen Drivers Three Times As Likely to Be Involved in a Fatal Crash

21 Mar 2018

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reported a startling finding based on research conducted last year. According to the foundation’s research, newly licensed teenagers are nearly three times more likely to be involved in a fatal motor vehicle accident than experienced adults.

AAA’s research and statistics indicate that the summer months are more dangerous because newly licensed teenagers are out of school and on the road. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notes that deadly car crashes involving 16-17-year-olds are on the rise. They increased almost 10 percent between 2015 and 2016.

The three contributing factors most frequently cited in fatal teen crashes are

Distractions
Safety violations
Speeding

AAA encourages parents to educate their children about the real dangers of reckless activities like texting and driving, failing to wear a seat belt and driving at excessive speeds. Education, reinforcement and monitoring can help reduce the likelihood that your teen will be involved in a deadly accident.

Consumer Reports explains that concerned parents can utilize new technology that provides GPS tracking for teens. These devices can closely monitor your teens while they are driving, and they will keep you informed about the car’s speed, location, acceleration and breaking.

Each unit allows parents to visit a website where you can view your teens car in real time. You can set the devices to send you an alert in the form of a text message or e-mail when your teenager exceeds a set speed limit or other type of limit.

In addition, these devices allow parents to set up a boundary area. When the car goes out of range, the tracking system sends you an alert. These advanced devices will alert parents when a teen tries to disconnect a device, and parents can even request a detailed log showing exactly where the car was stopped and the length of time it was there.

Through GPS tracking measures, as a parent, you can help to educate your teen’s driving habits and remind them to drive safely. And, it could save their life.

If you have a newly-minted or soon-to-be teen driver, contact us here at LiveViewGPS to lean more about the benefits of GPS teen tracking. 1-888-544-0494

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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.