The time when the youngsters in the family have passed their driving test and want to start going out by themselves in their own car can be a nightmare for parents. Even more so for parents of new, inexperienced motorcyclists. A good way to counteract these worries could be getting them to have a tracking device fitted onto their vehicle.
Tracking devices for young drivers can offer numerous benefits, ensuring their – and any passengers’ – safety and accountability while out on the road. For expert advice on what kind of tracker would be suitable for your young driver, consider getting help from a company specialising in the field of vehicle trackers. They can help to advise you on what type of tracker might suit your young person best.
Here are the top 5 reasons why a vehicle tracker is a good idea for young drivers.
- Safety Assurance
Vehicle trackers provide real-time monitoring of a young driver’s whereabouts. In case of an emergency or accident, a tracker can immediately pinpoint the exact location of their vehicle and this can enable a faster emergency services response time. This can provide a degree of peace of mind for parents and guardians of the young driver.
- Monitoring Driver Behaviour
The number one concern for the parents of a young driver is the fear of them having an accident. This fear is not without foundation as according to government statistics young male drivers aged 17 to 24 are 4 times more likely than drivers over 25 to be killed or seriously injured in crashes and road safety charity Brake says that 1 in 5 new drivers will crash within a year of passing their test. Vehicle trackers come with features that monitor driving behaviours such as speed, acceleration and harsh braking. By monitoring these issues, a parent can identify risky habits early on and help the young driver to develop safer driving habits.
- Encouraging Responsible Driving
Knowing that their driving behaviour is being monitored can help to encourage young drivers to be more responsible behind the wheel, and to consider the safety of any passengers. They can also be encouraged to develop better decision-making and adherence to traffic laws. Safer, responsible driving can be encouraged while a parent can assess the speed and distance driven which can give peace of mind and allow the parent to grant the young driver more freedom whilst overcoming any resistance the young driver may have about having a vehicle tracker aboard.
- Prevent Unauthorised Use
Vehicle trackers can prevent unauthorised use of the vehicle by providing alerts to a smartphone or other device when the vehicle is being used outside of permitted times or locations to act as an effective anti-theft device. You could set up Geofences and motion sensors to alert you of unauthorised or unexpected movement of the vehicle. This feature can deter a young driver, or any of their friends, from using the vehicle without permission, so protecting the vehicle from misuse.
- Lower Insurance Costs
Some insurance companies offer discounts to drivers who install a tracking device in their vehicle due to the added layer of anti-theft security a tracker provides. With the spiralling cost of motor insurance this can only be a huge benefit. And because the tracker can monitor driving behaviour and demonstrate that the driver is taking the safety and security of their vehicle seriously, insurers are more likely to continue offering favourable rates.
In conclusion, vehicle trackers serve as valuable tools for promoting safe and responsible driving whilst offering potential financial benefits and peace of mind both for the driver themselves and their parents.
