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For a young driver who has learned to drive recently, it can be difficult to practice safe driving skills. According to recent statistics, young drivers are responsible for causing a major chunk of road accidents<\/strong>. As per the data issued by Dubai\u2019s Community Development Authority<\/strong>, most fatal road accidents in Dubai have been caused by young drivers between the ages of 18 to 35<\/strong>. A comprehensive study on traffic issues in Abu Dhabi also determined that most of the road accidents were caused by young drivers who don\u2019t wear seatbelts and indulge in distracted driving<\/a>.<\/p>\n

These alarming statistics reveal the fact that driving at a young age without having any proper training and skills can be dangerous. The main <\/strong>reasons for<\/strong> accidents <\/strong>caused by young adults <\/strong>are speeding, distracted driving and tailgating<\/strong>. Not following proper road safety protocols endangers the lives of drivers and those around them. Therefore, it is extremely important for young drivers to develop a defensive driving approach<\/a><\/strong> such as wearing seatbelts<\/strong>, keeping a considerable distance from the car in front of <\/strong>them<\/strong>, obeying speed limits<\/strong>, avoiding night<\/strong>time<\/strong> driving<\/strong> and steering clear from distracted driving<\/strong>. Car drivers should maintain full focus on the road and not be distracted by their phones, music, other occupants etc.<\/p>\n

While it is of utmost importance to train young drivers about practising road safety skills, it is also a good idea for parents and drivers to invest in <\/strong>modern vehicles which are equipped with technologies<\/strong> that offer elevated car safety. Teen Driver Technology is an advanced safety technology that not only offers several safety functionalities, but it also gives the parents tools to counsel and educate <\/em><\/strong>young drivers on good driving behaviours<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Given below is a complete guide that helps drivers understand one of the most important safety technologies i.e., Teen Driver Technology:<\/p>\n

What is Teen Driver Technology?<\/h2>\n

Teen Driver Technology is a built-in, state-of-the art safety technology that teaches young drivers to develop safe driving habits<\/strong>. In fact, this advanced technology goes a step further and sends a \u201cdriving report card<\/strong>\u201d to parents following the young driver\u2019s use of the family vehicle.<\/p>\n

The feature was first developed by General Motors on the basis of the fact that teen drivers are more prone to making unwise driving decisions such as not wearing seatbelts, playing loud music and speeding. Teen Driver Technology helps reduce these risks by enabling parents to monitor<\/strong> their child\u2019s driving skills<\/strong> and reinforce safe driving methods.<\/p>\n

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How Does Teen Driver Technology Work in Cars?<\/h2>\n

Teen Driver Technology offers several advanced functionalities to enhance driver and occupant safety. It has a built-in system that automatically mutes the stereo<\/strong> and other audio devices till the driver wears their seatbelt. It is also equipped with a Buckle-to-Drive safety system<\/strong> that prevents the driver from driving away from the parking mode until a fastened seat belt is detected. When the driver brakes the car, a warning sound will be played and a message will be shown on the information screen as a reminder to fasten the seatbelt.<\/p>\n

In addition to a strict reminder to buckle-up, the technology is also equipped with another innovative safety feature called the In-Vehicle Report Card<\/strong>. This cutting-edge feature provides a report card to the parents that lets them know their child\u2019s driving strategy. This unique technology works by recording real-time data<\/strong> while the vehicle is being driven. It tracks and evaluates information such as maximum speed, total distance travelled, total tailgating incidents and how many times the advanced safety features were functional<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This information is then incorporated in an in-vehicle \u201creport card\u201d that enables the parents to see the potentially alarming driving skills of their child. Parents can use this report card to coach their child on safe driving skills. On the other hand, the report card can also be a motivator for young driver<\/strong>s<\/strong> to become better drivers and make good driving skills a priority.<\/p>\n