Published: Monday, May 20, 2013
By: Staff Writer
Cell phones and Smartphones have become something of a nuisance where teen driving is concerned because of the dangerous distraction they can be. However, most teens are going to have a phone with them at all times, and having a way to call for help in the event of an emergency is always a good idea.
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Rather than allow your child’s Smartphone to be a danger, why not use it to help protect them? Here are our top picks for apps that help encourage and enforce safe teen driving habits:
1. Steer Clear Mobile - We love this......
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Published: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
By: Staff Writer
Car insurance for teens: how to save
If your teenager is going to drive, they are going to need auto insurance. And auto insurance for teenagers is not cheap. For this reason, it is important to look for as many ways to save money as possible. Luckily, there are several ways you can cut down the cost for auto insurance for teenagers. Continue reading to learn some of the things that can help you save money on insurance for the youngest drivers.
One thing that can help cut the cost on your teenagers car insurance is to have them take a safety class for......
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Published: Friday, May 10, 2013
By: Staff Writer
When you schedule your teen's drivers test with the DMV, one of the first questions you yourself as a parent is where did the time pass?
It seems like just yesterday that your child was learning how to ride a bike, and now they will be operating a vehicle. After you snap out of it, you will start to think about just how much it is going to cost you to add your teen to your insurance.
As most parents know, insurance for teens is not cheap because they are inexperienced. While the rates for teens with clean driving records will be higher than......
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Published: Friday, May 3, 2013
By: Staff Writers
GPS driving monitors are becoming commonplace with parents and teenage drivers. This article explains what Teen Driving GPS Monitors are, how they work and what to look for in choosing a monitor to safeguard your son or daughter.
How does GPS work?
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a group of 27 Earth-orbiting satellites (24 in operation and three extras in case one fails). The U.S. military developed and implemented this satellite network as a military navigation system, but now lets everyone use the signals. These "signals" are simply radio signals continuously beamed back to earth, which can be received by radio......
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Published: Thursday, May 2, 2013
By: Staff Writer
Every parent wants their child to practice safe teen driving.
After all, you don’t have to be a statistics guru to be aware of certain teen driving facts. Thinking about those facts can be nothing short of terrifying, especially if you envision your teen in any give situation.
However, a healthy dose of fear and caution can go a long way toward helping your child stay safer behind the wheel.
Here are three shocking teen driving facts that you should be aware of…and share with your teen:
Nearly half of all teens will forego seatbelt use at least once. Only 54 percent of teens admit......
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