Teen Driving Safety is a top concern of any parent.  And it has been pretty much since adolescents first asked for the keys.

But the future where driverless cars immaculately pilot themselves down the road is still on the horizon.  And not yet a reality.

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Until that day comes we parents still have plenty of good reasons for concern.  Because 2,042 people were killed in accidents involving teen drivers - and that's a stat from 019 alone.

So, how do we parents approach the subject of teen driver safety?  Luckily, a technology from carmakers like Chevrolet is available to help.

First, let's take a look at what the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration - NHTSA - suggests for teen drivers.

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Teen Driver Safety Report Card - Chevy.com

Teen Driver Safety And The GDL System

Every state in the union as well as DC has enacted something called the Graduated Driver Licensing laws - aka GDL.

So, GDL laws include a set of guidelines set out by the NHTSA designed to improve safety.  Typically it includes three stages, the Learners Permit, the Provisional License, and Full Licensure.

During each stage, teen drivers should demonstrate responsible habits before advancing to the next.  While supervised teen drivers rarely crash, those who are unsupervised are a part of the group that experiences the highest crash rates.

To improve teen driving safety, it's important that parents do a few things:

First, the NHTSA recommends knowing your state's GDL law.

Then follow up with your teen(s) by sharing important driving tips. (It's also vital to set ground rules and consequences in writing.)

Also, the NHTSA says to be a good role model.

And I highlight being a good role model because we all have our bad habits behind the wheel.  Myself included for certain!

For specifics on GDL Systems, refer to your state's Department Of Motor Vehicles website.

But if you're in California like me, then see below.

California's GDL System

So, I find this strange but not surprising at the same time.  The state of California's Department of Motor Vehicles website offers only this 63-page document from 2003.

I find it strange because it's not at all user-friendly and it's merely a link to a pdf file.  Conversely, do not find it surprising because... it's from the California government.

Overall, it seems the state of California could do better to help parents keep their kids safe on the road.  Then again, the state of California could do better in countless areas... but that's another topic. :0)

Chevrolet's Teen Driving Safety Technology

Many manufacturers feature advanced safety technology of one sort or another but Chevrolet has a focus on teen safety.

And I love that for a number of reasons.  Including teens being the least experienced drivers on the road.  Plus they're increasingly distracted.

Moreover, you're reading this and I'm around to write it.  This means we've been teen drivers and lived through all the dumb stuff we did.  (I'm not alone here - right?)

So Chevy's Teen Driving Safety Technology is cool because it leverages software built into the car.  With a heavy focus on keeping newer drivers safe while encouraging good habits.

And by addressing some of the most common causes of car crashes involving young drivers, the technology keeps your teen safe.

But it also maintains their passengers' safety.  Plus, let's face it, everyone else on the roads is kept safer too.

What Chevy's Teen Driving Safety Technology Does

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