fValerie wrote:I'm new to posting in forums but I desperately need advice. My son has recently received his driver license. I'm so worried about him driving and I can't be with him all the time. Does anybody use any tracking devices to monitor your teens driving? What kind of a device do you recommend?
I'm sorry I can't help you with answers to your specific questions, but can you not obtain sufficient reassurance by talking to your son and trying to promote a good and safe attitude to the subject? What about spending some time driving with him and talking about aspects of driving as you encounter real situations on the road? It's by no means foolproof, youngsters will be youngsters of course, but we now seem to feel that attitude is a major factor in the degree of risk faced (or created) by young drivers, so it might be worth putting some effort into establishing a good attitude and approach to the subject.
Another thing you might try is introducing your son to a forum for driving enthusiasts, such as this one; and there are others, of course....
That might be helpful in the circumstances, but if he develops the
ambition to be a good driver, and keep working at it, rather than thinking that he's done all that's necessary having received his licence, that should stand him in good stead.
Best wishes all,
Dave.