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Safety must be priority number one for all drivers, and that includes teenagers who are just starting out behind the wheel. When you hand over the keys to a young driver, it pays to take extra precautions. That’s why many Chevrolet vehicles are available with Teen Driver Technology to help those new drivers stay safe as they learn the rules of the road. Have a look at what Teen Driver is and how it can help your young driver learn safe driving habits.
What It Is: Teen Driver Technology is a bundle of tech tools and features designed to monitor your teen’s driving behavior and promote safety on the road. The suite is included to help inexperienced drivers learn the right way to behave behind the wheel, and these tools work in conjunction with the vehicle’s other safety features.
What It Isn’t: There is no substitute for proper driving instruction, and Teen Driver is not a replacement for hands-on teaching or real-world experience. The tech tools do not take away the driver’s control – they serve as an extra safety precaution while the inexperienced driver is still learning the essentials.
Take a look at these tools commonly found within the Teen Driver Technology suite:
Speed Alerts: With this feature, you can set a maximum speed that your new driver shouldn’t surpass. If they do exceed that limit, the system will alert them and later show you the details.
Volume Limit: This tool lets you set a maximum volume limit for onboard audio to minimize distractions in the cabin.
Seatbelt Audio Mute: Some of the most essential safety features are still the most basic, and that includes the seatbelt. That’s why the seatbelt audio mute function keeps the vehicle’s audio muted until the driver has fastened their seatbelt.
Driving Report Card: This feature records your inexperienced driver’s behavior on the road so that you can review their progress via a digital report card. To track their progress, you can read details about their braking habits, speed, and how frequently safety features were triggered.
Many Chevrolet vehicles can be equipped with Teen Driver Technology, so it’s easy to find the model you want with tools designed to help your teenager learn the right way to drive. If you’re looking for a Chevy model with teen-friendly tech, consider these features available with Teen Driver:
Buckle to Drive: This feature keeps the driver from being able to shift the vehicle out of park for up to 20 seconds if it senses that the driver has not fastened their seatbelt.
Anti-Tailgating Alerts: This alert will prompt the driver to increase their following distance if it detects that the vehicle is following another vehicle too closely.
Distance Driven: This function shows you how far the vehicle has been driven, allowing you to see if the teen driver is going on any unannounced detours.
There is a wide variety of Chevrolet safety features available today, and if you’re interested in a tech suite designed for your young driver, then you’ll love the helpful tools of Teen Driver Technology. Call or come see us at Jay Hodge Chevrolet to learn more about how Chevrolet endeavors to keep you and your family safe on the road. We look forward to seeing you here at 478 Wildcat Way, Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482.
