Parent Of A Teen Driver? You'll Love Chevy's New Technology

Do you have a teen driver or soon-to-be teen driver in the house? If so, you’re all too familiar with the stress that accompanies giving them the freedom to get behind the wheel on their own. In fact, a recent Harris Poll survey commissioned by Chevrolet proves that you’re not alone- results showed that driving is the number one concern parents have for their teens in the U.S. For those of you that feel the same way, Chevrolet has presented the perfect solution to bring you some peace of mind- Teen Driver Technology. 

The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu was the first vehicle to bring us this non-subscription service, which provides a driving report card for parents to keep track of how their teen is doing on the road. For the 2017 model year, Chevrolet has extended this technology to other vehicles in its lineup, including the Bolt EV, Camaro, Colorado, Cruze, Malibu, Silverado and Silverado HD, Suburban, Tahoe, and Volt.

“I, like many of our employees, am a parent of teenagers, so we personally understand the anxiety of having a teen driver in the house,” said Steve Majoros, director of marketing, Chevrolet Cars and Crossovers. “And while we can’t control a teen’s behavior when they are in a car without a parent, Chevrolet’s Teen Driver Technology can remind them to buckle up and avoid speeding, while our other available active safety features can help to alert them in certain situations when they’re making less-than-perfect driving decisions.”

In addition to the safety features already included in these vehicles (think: Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Front and Rear Park Assist, and more), Teen Driver Technology offers even more. This includes audible and visual warnings if the vehicle surpasses a preset speed and a muted radio or paired audio device if the front seat occupants are not buckled up.

To check out this technology for yourself, be on the lookout for these 2017 model year vehicles at Chuck Hutton Chevrolet!