Car and truck manufacturer General Motors has announced that the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu will debut a system called Teen Driver that provides parents with new technological tools to help teach their children safe driving habits, according to HNGN.
Parents will be able to adjust the settings in the car system that will let their teenage children know when they are driving too fast. The system comes with a vehicle report card that will tell parents how fast and how far their children drove.
The Teen Driver feature will be built into the car's existing MyLink system that handles navigation and entertainment controls. In order to activate the system, parents will need to create a PIN number in the MyLink settings to register their teen's key fob.
When Teen Driver is activated, it automatically quietens the radio until front seat belts are fastened. Furthermore, the system will allow parents to set the maximum volume of the radio to a lower level. Forward Collision Alert, Front and Rear Park Assist, Front Pedestrian Braking, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Side Blind Zone Alert and Traction Control are some of the settings that will automatically turn on when Teen Driver is activated.
Steve Majoros, marketing director of Chevrolet, "The first step with this technology is to make sure that all drivers and passengers within the car are safe."
Majoros further said, "In addition to innovative safety technologies like this, you will see efficiency, advanced connectivity and stunning design in the 2016 Malibu."
According to Tech Times, the automaker General Motors said that individuals aged between 16 and 19 are three times more likely to get engaged in an accident for each mile driven than individuals who are aged 20 and over. The company revealed that it is also planning to include the system in other cars.