GPS Mobile Solutions provides the parent with a tool that monitors the speed of the teenage driver's car, distance driven, and driving patterns to help reduce the risk of teenager crashes.  Use the information to counsel your teen through the early years of driving. 

 

Teen Drivers - Did you know?

In 2007, 7,650 people were killed in crashes involving young drivers between the ages of 15 and 20. According to the latest 2005 mortality figures from the National Center for Health Statistics, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for those between the ages of 15 and 20. Although young drivers represent only 6.5% of the nation's licensed drivers, they are involved in 12.2% of fatal crashes. The National Safety Council urges all parents to familiarize themselves with the risks associated with young, inexperienced drivers.

 

Facts to consider about teenage driving...

1.  Traffic crashes are the number one cause of death among children and young adults.

2.  Exceeding the posted speed limit or driving at an unsafe speed is the most common error in fatal accidents.

3.  About 30% of crashes killing young drivers involve alcohol.

4.  More than 1,000 young drivers lose their lives every year in crashes because they were alcohol impaired.