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Devices to Help You Keep Track of your Teen Driver


Are you worried about your teen’s driving? With the accident rate going on today, it’s really a bit worrying when teens go out driving a car. It’s a general knowledge that some teens do not know when enough is enough, that even though they are already going too fast they still want more. If you are worried that your teen might get into trouble because of his willful and careless nature, install some tracking devices in his car.

The DriveCam is one device that can help a lot when it comes to keeping track of your teen.
“The company DriveCam has devised a camera system that monitors teen drivers every moment they’re in a vehicle. Parents can keep tabs by way of a camera that records what is going on both inside the car and on the other side of the windshield. Every time the car makes a sudden or unexpected movement, the camera transmits a digital recording to a central database. This transmission is analyzed and a text message is sent to parents. DriveCam also delivers a weekly safety report to parents that rate the driver’s skills and decisions.”

Another is MyKey; although this is only standard on the 2010 Ford Focus. This device has the following capabilities:
• Persistent Ford Beltminder” keeps alerting the driver rather than shutting off every few minutes. It also shuts down the audio system and adds a reminder on the display that says “Buckle Up to Unmute Radio.”
• An early low-fuel warning can be set to go off at 75 miles to empty instead of 50. 
• Limits top speed to 80 mph.
• Traction control cannot be deactivated. 
• Stereo volume can be limited to 44% of total volume.
• Speed alert chimes at either 45, 55 or 65 mph.

Source: blog.cars.com

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Splurge on Gadgets for Your Car


Got excess money that you don’t know what to do with? Well, why not use it to spice up your ride? There are many gadgets available nowadays that will provide a big lift to your car’s interior. Once these devices are in place, you’ll wonder how you ever enjoyed driving when they were not yet present.

Take a look at these devices.

1. Televisions – These can be placed at the back of the seats to serve as backseat babysitters when kids become bored.
2. Sound System – For great music, use high-quality speakers with a subwoofer.
3. Liquor Cabinets – These are great for keeping some liquor in. Placing your wines inside these cabinets will ensure that it has the right chill when you take a sip.
4. Massage and Climate-controlled Seats – These will make you feel pampered no matter what the season or the weather. You’ll always be comfortable reclining in these seats.
5. Unique Paint Jobs – If you are the type of person who wants people to stare at you, having a one-of-a-kind and flashy paintjob will achieve just that. For sure the look on bystanders faces will be priceless!

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