By Tracy R Liedman
As parents, we cringe just thinking about the day our teens get their driver's license and drive off. We worry about how they are driving, if they are driving too fast and where they are going. Since we cannot be in the car with our teens at all times, we cannot be sure that they are following our rules and the rules of the road. Luckily, thanks to vehicle tracking systems, we can now monitor our teens when they drive off on their own.
Full Disclosure Vehicle Tracking
It is unlawful for an average citizen not to inform the driver of a vehicle, whether an employee, child, spouse, etc., that they are being tracked or monitored. Full disclosure that the tracking device is in place is necessary. Letting the driver know isn't necessarily a bad thing, they will know ahead of time that they have to obey the rules.
Ride Shotgun With Your Teen Without Being There
There are many different devices that you can use to monitor your teen. Some are very small and can be placed in an inconspicuous location. Others are larger and cannot be placed out of the way. Unfortunately, many of these smaller devices do not have the capability to give you immediate reports and real-time tracking. For up to the minute status reports on your teen, you need a device that is GPS enabled.
A GPS-enabled vehicle tracking system will let you see exactly where your teen is, and if he or she is in a location not allowed by you. It can also give you information on how fast your teen is driving and how he or she is braking. Speeding and harsh braking are both dangerous habits, and well as big fuel wasters.
Pick a Type of Monitoring System For Your Teen's Vehicle
Both types of devices have its benefits and downfalls. If you have a small, concealed one, you have the advantage of it not being in the way when your teen is driving. In addition to being the cheaper option, it will give you an honest picture of how your teen drives and uses the car when you are not around. However, the big disadvantage to these smaller devices is that you cannot see where your teen is going, only where he or she has been. You will not be able to stop your teen from traveling to a destination that you do not want them to be at.
A GPS-enabled system will get immediate data regarding your teen. You will be able to see where they are when they are there, and you can call them to correct any wrong behavior right away. A big advantage for this type of system is that since teens know that they are being monitored constantly, they tend to drive more cautiously and pay attention to the limitations that their parents have put on them. This can help keep insurance premiums down as well as give you peace of mind. A disadvantage to GPS systems is that they are more expensive and can cost a fee to maintain.
Having a teen driver can be nerve racking. Fortunately, by using vehicle tracking technology, parents can keep track of their teens and their driving habits.
As parents, we cringe just thinking about the day our teens get their driver's license and drive off. We worry about how they are driving, if they are driving too fast and where they are going. Since we cannot be in the car with our teens at all times, we cannot be sure that they are following our rules and the rules of the road. Luckily, thanks to vehicle tracking systems, we can now monitor our teens when they drive off on their own.
Full Disclosure Vehicle Tracking
It is unlawful for an average citizen not to inform the driver of a vehicle, whether an employee, child, spouse, etc., that they are being tracked or monitored. Full disclosure that the tracking device is in place is necessary. Letting the driver know isn't necessarily a bad thing, they will know ahead of time that they have to obey the rules.
Ride Shotgun With Your Teen Without Being There
There are many different devices that you can use to monitor your teen. Some are very small and can be placed in an inconspicuous location. Others are larger and cannot be placed out of the way. Unfortunately, many of these smaller devices do not have the capability to give you immediate reports and real-time tracking. For up to the minute status reports on your teen, you need a device that is GPS enabled.
A GPS-enabled vehicle tracking system will let you see exactly where your teen is, and if he or she is in a location not allowed by you. It can also give you information on how fast your teen is driving and how he or she is braking. Speeding and harsh braking are both dangerous habits, and well as big fuel wasters.
Pick a Type of Monitoring System For Your Teen's Vehicle
Both types of devices have its benefits and downfalls. If you have a small, concealed one, you have the advantage of it not being in the way when your teen is driving. In addition to being the cheaper option, it will give you an honest picture of how your teen drives and uses the car when you are not around. However, the big disadvantage to these smaller devices is that you cannot see where your teen is going, only where he or she has been. You will not be able to stop your teen from traveling to a destination that you do not want them to be at.
A GPS-enabled system will get immediate data regarding your teen. You will be able to see where they are when they are there, and you can call them to correct any wrong behavior right away. A big advantage for this type of system is that since teens know that they are being monitored constantly, they tend to drive more cautiously and pay attention to the limitations that their parents have put on them. This can help keep insurance premiums down as well as give you peace of mind. A disadvantage to GPS systems is that they are more expensive and can cost a fee to maintain.
Having a teen driver can be nerve racking. Fortunately, by using vehicle tracking technology, parents can keep track of their teens and their driving habits.
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