Teen Driver Technology

8 Sep 2021

Everyone gets a little worried when teens get out in a car all by themselves for the first time. It gets our hearts going. We want them, as well as others, to be as safe as possible out there on the road.

What is teen driver technology?

Teen driver technologies are built-in systems to coach young drivers to develop safe habits. They come with various features, including speed alerts. Both Chevrolet and Ford currently offer this technology in their newer vehicles, but if you don’t have a car with it for your teen to drive, you can install GPS teen tracking that offers similar benefits.

Chevrolet has taken this idea and concept and turned it into an opportunity with teen driver technology. Chevrolet has an available system that actually helps YOU coach your new driver. You don’t even have to be there in the car with them. You can be at home on the couch while you teach your driver how to drive. It lets you set a limit on music volume, a speed alert, and many others. At the end of the day, your driver will have an in-vehicle report card to track your teens driving.

Ford has introduced their teen driver technology with MyKey. Here are a few of its features:

Safety belt reminder
Low fuel warning will activate earlier
Satellite Radio restrictions

Both Ford and Chevrolet are in this market and have the same ideas but with different technology. It works and is going to help teen drivers be a little bit safer.

The Future

Ford and Chevrolet are not the only manufacturers who are getting ready for this new technology to be popular in every car. Volkswagen and GMC are also creating and offering their own versions of teen driver technology. Technology always continues to grow in vehicles. It is hard to believe that radios did not exist in them and now look – every car basically has its own computer. In the future, it’s likely that this technology will be the new standard for the automotive industry.

GPS Tracking for Teens

One method of increasing safety with teen drivers is GPS tracking. Parents can utilize GPS tracking for teens to alert them if their child is driving too fast, brakes abruptly, or even goes out of the boundaries that have been set for them.

If you’re looking to implement GPS tracking for your newly minted teen driver, we’d be happy to help you pick up the optimal solution. Simply give us a call at 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.