New technology and government recommendations - yee ha!

Image via WikipediaI came across an interesting article a few days ago. It is about Ford developing a "smart" key that parents can program so when a young driver is operating the vehicle certain limitations are programmed into the car. Click HERE to read the full article.

I don't know if this is the best way to deal with the issue, since safety GPS systems exist now that can track much more information (see the link on the right) without actually changing the operational ability of the vehicle.

There has also been a lot of talk about a recent study and recommendation for raising the age at which a teen driver can obtain a license (and adding more steps in the graduated drives license process).

I'm still thinking about this - I may be old - but I still remember getting my license and how big of a deal that was. I'm leaning towards the theory that it is the lack of experience, not some specific number of years you have been alive, that creates the risk.

Think about it. If a kid gets his license at 16, 17, or 18 you still have an inexperienced teenager behind the wheel of a car. Would raising the age one year really help - I'm not convinced, and I'm an insurance agent :)

Have a great day!

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