Teen Drivers
Half of all teens will be involved in a car crash before graduating from high school. Parental involvement doesn't end when a child gets a license. Teen drivers who continue to practice with their parents increase their chances of avoiding a crash.
No state has laws strong enough to fully protect new teen drivers. Household rules about passengers, nighttime driving and cell phone use can fill gaps in state laws.
Teens Crash Because They Are Inexperienced Drivers
Teens Crash Because They Are Inexperienced Drivers![]()
Teens Crash Because They Are Inexperienced Drivers
Contrary to popular belief, teens crash most often because they are inexperienced. They struggle judging gaps in traffic, driving the right speed for conditions and turning safely, among other things.
Parents are the biggest influencers on their teen drivers, even if you think they aren't listening. Here are five important rules that parents can give to teens before they sit behind the wheel.
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No cell phones while driving
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No extra passengers
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No speeding
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No alcohol
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No driving or riding without a seat belt
Apps to help monitor Teen Drivers
Apps to help monitor Teen Drivers![]()
Apps to help monitor Teen Drivers
A free app for iPhone and Androids. It turns on when the car is moving and notifies parents if the app is disabled. It silences text message notifications and automatically replies to texts while the app is turned on.
In addition to notifying you when your teen uses the phone while behind the wheel, this app lets you know if he or she exceeds the speed limit or breaks the curfew you’ve set in the app.
Consists of a little black box that fits onto the windshield and an app that is loaded onto your teen’s smartphone. The combination lets you control what your teen can and cannot do on their phone while the wheel.
Uses a carrot instead of a stick, awarding points to teen drivers when they drive without using their phone. The app motivates your adolescent to ignore the phone and earn cash or discounts.
Monitors your teen’s driving and offers tips on how to drive more safely. It keeps track of the routes and speed.
With this app, you’ll always know how and where your teen is driving. Hum not only provides boundary alerts and speed activity reports, it also gives diagnostic information on your car’s operation and can summon roadside assistance (great for older cars that aren’t equipped with such features).
