Keep your New Teen Driver Safe With These Apps

While your teenager is dreaming of the open road; you’re just plain scared. But when D(rive) day arrives, nothing is more important than keeping your teen safe.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that the top cause of all teen deaths is vehicle crashes: Teens 16 to 19 years old are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal accident than someone 20 or older. These days, one of the main causes of accidents is distracted driving, thanks to cell phones and other devices. According to online magazine Laptop, research shows that “texters-and-drivers” are 23 times more likely to be involved in a crash. And teens are particularly vulnerable to the lure of the smartphone.

Thank goodness you can keep your teen safe and paying attention while driving. These apps make it easy…and fun. BTW, don’t miss the Gas Buddy app, for forgetful teens (and their parents) who are always running out of gas.

Drive Scribe

While in motion, this app stops texts, calls, Internet use and keeps track of vehicle speed. To delight your teen, safe driving will earn him or her points, which can be used to buy gift cards.

DriveSafe.ly Pro

This clever app reads text and emails out loud so your teen can keep both hands on the wheel. An option is available to handle replies, which are sent automatically while driving. The DriveSafe.ly Pro feature that is especially popular with teen drivers is its ability to read text message shorthand. LOL