Updated 25 May, 2012, 6:23 pm IST

GPS Helps Track Teens on Wheels

06 Feb, 2007, 3:20 pm IST | by Priyanka Pradhan |

A technology based on Global Positioning System may help ease worries of parents, by tracking the whereabouts of their teenager. The Internet Vehicle Tracking tool, developed on GPS technology, aims to allow parents to monitor, supervise and provide guidance to their teens, both behind the wheel and in their day-to-day lives.

The Global Positioning System (GPS), is currently the only fully-functional satellite navigation system. More than two dozen GPS satellites are in medium Earth orbit, transmitting signals allowing GPS receivers to determine the receiver's location, speed and direction. Now, this Internet Vehicle Tracking tool, which is an electronic device installed in vehicles, will enable parents to track the location of their child’s vehicle. The Vehicle information can then be viewed on electronic maps via the Internet or specialized software.

Given that tTwo out of five deaths among U.S. teens are the result of a motor vehicle crash, (according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2004), it is concluded that Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers who drive. Moreover, statistics show that drivers between the age of 16 and 24 are twenty times more likely to find themselves in a car accident than any other age group.

Lillie Davis of FalconGPStracking Systems said, "The bottom line is that your teenager’s life and safety is priceless. Leave Nothing to Chance!! Know everything about your teen's driving! Better safe than sorry. Your teenager doesn't have the wisdom of an adult yet. That's why they need your close supervision and attention. You can record the whereabouts of your teen's car including location and speed plus many other features with a GPS system. GPS will help you do your job of being a parent to keep your teen driver safe and injury-free. Peace of Mind is now affordable."

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