Chevrolet will be introducing a safe driving incentive and monitoring program called Teen Driver in the 2016 Malibu, eventually rolling it out across the brand’s lineup. When engaged, Teen Driver silences the stereo system until both driver and passenger seatbelts are fastened, and automatically enables safety measures such as Stability Control, Traction Control, Forward Collision Braking, and Front Pedestrian Braking.
Using a configurable PIN code, parents also have the ability to set a maximum stereo volume limit and set an over-speed warning alert anywhere from 40mph to 75mph — each time the driver exceeds that speed, the system pings an alarm and registers the infraction.
This is an awesome use of technology to solve the biggest problem with teens driving. It should also let you save money on your car insurance.
I just wish there was a system that alerted other drivers when there is an unsafe driver on the road so you can stay away from them. And maybe take away their license.
Of course none of this will matter in the future. Self-driving cars will eliminate the need to worry about your teenager’s bad driving, and if you can’t afford one, you will be able to get a self-driving Uber with the app on your phone.
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