| Big Brother Is Watching You Drive It's not a matter of trust; it's a matter of life and death. Even the best teen in the world may become careless when they hit that big open road as a solo driver for the first time. That's why Nigel Smith of Island GPS invented the DriveTronics Digital Driver Safety System. Working as a combination black box and early warning system, it tracks a variety of unsafe driving practices, and then warns the driver when he forgets to wear a seatbelt, use his turn signal, look behind him when backing up or goes into a neighborhood that's out of his permitted driving range. It even tracks instances of hard braking or quick acceleration, both tell-tale signs of unsafe driving habits. The parent can then get a complete report on what behaviors the DriveTronics had to correct. While some critics may say it indicates a lack of trust, it also extends the parent's presence, albeit in a virtual way, which may be just enough for some drivers to continue on their best behavior until that behavior becomes a well-ingrained habit. |
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