Technology a Tattletale for Teen Drivers

Being handed car keys for the first time is sure an exhilarating feeling—freedom! Parents, on the other hand, are often filled with worry for their young, inexperienced kids behind the wheel.

New technology being researched by the University of Minnesota is hoping to alleviate some of the anxiety felt by parents of newly licensed teenagers.

The Teen Driver Support System, which sits atop a vehicle’s dashboard, will hopefully encourage drivers to:

• Buckle their seatbelts
• Have legal number of passengers
• Drive the speed limit

And the consequence for failing to follow the rules? An instant text message to Mom and Dad or even preventing the vehicle from being put into gear.

Cheers to technology that hopefully leads to safer kids and better sleep for parents!

For more information about the Teen Driver Support System, see http://www.humanfirst.umn.edu/