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GPS Tracking Saves Lives

"If you knew the best way to keep your teen driver safe, you'd do it wouldn't you?"³ It's hard enough being a parent to a teenager but add driving into the mix and you've got a whole new set of worries.
DO EVERYTHING YOU CAN TO KEEP HIM SAFE! By adding GPS tracking you can help them improve their driving and give yourself peace-of-mind.

Teen Driving

GPS Tracking Program

The VP390 -- This affordable option includes easy-installation of a GPS unit and allows for periodic updates, as desired for vehicle locating, etc. No monthly "airtime" subscription is required.

Read more about the VP390.

Think about it. You wouldn't let your young child cross the street alone, until she learned to do it safely...You wouldn't let your ten year old ride his bike to the park, until you knew he was responsible enough to get there (and back!) safely. It shouldn't be any different with your teenager's driving. Don't expect him or her to drive safely just because they know the rules and have passed the skills test! Help enforce the rules until they become habit. teen driver safety

You Are Responsible!

Set a speed limit. Set geographic boundaries. Discuss the driving rules with your teen; agree on the limits and establish consequences for exceeding the limits. They may feel you're invading their privacy or "babying" them but you're okay with that!

Your job, your responsibility, is to know where they are and help them stay safe. Adding GPS tracking enables you to do your job.

"Teenagers may complain such devices are a violation of privacy, and of trust. But psychologist Robin Kirby, Ph,D., says parents should tell their kids: "I trust you to be a perfect teenager. That means you're going to mess up, you’re going to make mistakes. You're going to be influenced by your peers sometimes."¹

Feedback Video

What's being said about tracking...

What's Being Said About Teen Tracking Check out this video: http://www.connectwithkids.com/tipsheet/2007/321_feb21/thisweek/070221_track.shtml from the Connect with Kids Web site.

Driving is a Privilege

talk about teen driving Tell your kids you love them and then sit down and discuss the driving "plan." There are a few "driving agreements" out there that may help. Here are a couple we recommend:

National Safety Council: http://downloads.nsc.org/pdf/agreement.pdf
AAA: http://www.aaany.com/safety/community_programs/parent-teen-driving-agreement.pdf

Fast Facts²

Among male drivers between 15 and 20 years of age who were involved in fatal crashes in 2005, 38% were speeding at the time of the crash.
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens
In 2005, twelve teens ages 16 to 19 died every day from motor vehicle injuries.
Crash risk is particularly high during the first year that teenagers are eligible to drive.

References

1. Connect with Kids ( connectwithkids.com)
2. Center for Disease Control ( cdc.gov)
3. Edmunds.com ( www.edmonds.com)