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THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT
For those who don’t own a Ford or GM
vehicle, there are other smartphone apps
for parents. Most of these are free or
available for a small charge.
Drivesafe.ly
Function: Allows hands-free use of cell
phone functions while driving
Compatibility: Android, iPhone
Price: Free trial period, then $13.95/year.
Whenever a text message comes in, it
will read the message out loud eliminating
the need for the driver to take their hands
off the wheel to scroll. Driver can respond
via voice.
SafeDrive:
For Teen Drivers
Function: Monitors teen location
and driving speed
Compatibility: iPhone
Price: Free
Exclusively available via iTunes
and for iOS users, it monitors speed
and location of your teen allowing
you to set speed limits. When exceeded,
an alert will be sent to your designated
phone or contact.
LifeSaver
Function: Prevents distracted driving
by blocking access to your phone while
vehicle is moving.
Compatibility: Android and iPhone
Price: Free
Either blocks access to your phone or
warns driver to “keep eyes on the road”
via banner notification. You can enable
passenger mode and add “emergency call
or unlock.” Parents receive notifications if
user tries to use the phone while driving.
Distracted driving is a leading
cause of accidents on roadways and
we want to help you make sure that
your child practices safe driving
habits. Smartphones don’t need to be a
distraction. Educate your child about the
dangers of using a phone while driving,
and consider installing one of these apps
for safety.
Did you know that kids
should have at least five
people in their lives who
they can turn to with
challenges? Who are your
five people?
- Help them identify who
these individuals could be.