As schools again resume session this fall GlobeTrack Wireless , a forerunner in Location Based Services (LBS) technology, pledges their commitment towards reducing the prevalence of accidents involving first time drivers. The issues regarding teen driving accidents are well known and GTW believes that keeping parents better informed will further empower them to influence this endangered demographic. Automobile accidents remain the number one cause of death in people ages 13 to 19 in the U.S.*
Far Reaching Causes
Although it is agreed that there are many multifaceted causes to this devastating epidemic, it has also been determined that there are several risk factors that contribute significantly. Of these leading causes, speeding has been linked to as many as 38% of fatal crashes. GlobeTrack Wireless intends to target this factor directly with their tracking and security device, the SOS-1000. With the SOS-1000 installed in a teenagers vehicle, parents can receive instant updates via text message or email the moment that vehicle exceeds preset speed limits.
Empowering Parents
According to statistics maintained by the American Institute for Research, the average high school size in the United States in 2004 was 768 students. In 2005 more than 7,500 students between the ages of 15 - 20 died as the result of car crashes. And the number of those involved in any type of car accident while a teen was at the wheel? More than 900,000.** No parent wants to overlook these horrific statistics and GlobeTrack Wireless is committed to empowering parents with constant updates on their teens driving habits. By keeping parents informed GTW hopes to make a serious impact on the prevalence of teenage speeding.
Insurance Discounts
Insurance providers commonly offer substantial discounts on teenage automobile policies for security devices like the SOS--1000. Drivers in this demographic have the highest insurance premiums and these costs often translate directly to significant financial strain on parents. With some insurance providers offering discounts up to 15%, these savings often do more for parents than simply pay for the minimal cost of service to the SOS-1000.
Moving Forward Safely
Through the utilization of their premiere tracking and security device the SOS-1000, GlobeTrack Wireless aims to keep parents constantly ‘in the know’ about the driving habits of their teens. With valuable updates like instant speeding notifications via text message and email, instant location updates available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and GeoZones which also instantly notify users of exact location arrivals and departure, parents have the opportunity to keep watch over their young drivers better than ever before.
*Statistics reported and maintained by the Center for Disease Control at: www.CDC.gov
**Statistics developed and maintained by the largest study of children’s crashes in the world, conducted by a partnership between The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and State Farm Insurance Companies. Study results and more information available at: http://www.chop.edu keywords “Teen Driving Accidents”
