Having a teen driver can be a bit stressful, but these apps can help keep them safe while they drive.
It’s something nearly every American teenager dreams about, the driver’s license. It’s almost like a rite of passage for them as they discover a new freedom once unbeknownst to them. They then learn that with this new freedom, come even more responsibilities. Driving is an extremely dangerous activity most Americans participate in on a daily basis. So being worried for your teen driver is only natural. Help alleviate this worry with these great smartphone apps to keep your teen driver safe.
Safety Driving Apps
Drive Smart
Function: When the app is turned on, incoming calls are sent directly to voicemail, and incoming texts are muted with an automatic text response. The Drive Smart Plus version can detect when the driver is in a moving vehicle and automatically turns on the program. Teens can override this lock, but parents are notified immediately.
Price: Basic version is free; Drive Smart Plus is $4.99 per month.
Canary
Function: Canary enables parents to monitor their teen’s driving habits. Parents receive real-time notifications if their child engages in risky behavior like texting or calling, accelerating past an established maximum, traveling into forbidden areas, or staying out past curfew. This can take a real toll on their battery, however, so make sure that they have a charger in their car.
Price: Free for the first seven days; then a one-time fee of $14.99 for a lifetime subscription.
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