Two out of five deaths among U.S. teens are the result of a motor vehicle crash. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2004) Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers who drive. Drivers between the age of 16 and 24 are twenty times more likely to find themselves in a car accident than any other age group. (National Highway Traffic Safety Administraton)
Teenage drivers are at a higher risk for being in a car crash because:
· Lack of driving experience – The first few years of driving are the most dangerous; don’t let inexperience behind the wheel harm your child.
· A tendency to take risks while driving – Teens are more likely to be influenced by peer pressure and distractions. This can lead to reckless driving and speeding.
· Feeling of invincibility – Teens believe they’re going to live forever and that influences their behavior behind the wheel of their 3,000 pound car.
These 3 things combined are a deadly combination.
But GPS is a tool that allows parents to monitor and protect their teenage drivers.
When parents urge their teen to be careful driving, they reply "yeah, yeah, yeah." Then once they turn the corner with the car, you just keep your fingers crossed and wonder, how does my teenager "really" drive? Well, now you’ll know for sure! If they speed or do something with the car you don’t approve of, you’ll know.
"The bottom line is that your teenager’s life and safety is priceless. Leave Nothing to Chance!! Know everything about your teen’s driving! Better safe than sorry. Your teenager doesn’t have the wisdom of an adult yet. That’s why they need your close supervision and attention. You can record the whereabouts of your teen’s car including location and speed plus many other features with a GPS system. GPS will help you do your job of being a parent to keep your teen driver safe and injury-free. Peace of Mind is now affordable". Lillie Davis - www.falcongpstracking.com
