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Parents use technology to monitor teen drivers

USA Today -- When Rich Pilat's daughter, Jennifer, was 16 and just starting to drive on her own, he wanted to install a device in her car that would monitor her driving activity and allow him to track where she went -- along with whether she had done any sudden braking or had been speeding.

It was a tough sell, says Pilat, 47, an independent insurance agent in the Cleveland area. "At first, she was absolutely against the idea," he says.

Then he told her that the insurance-company-provided device -- designed to track the mileage of low-mileage customers, who pay lower rates -- would mean a sharp reduction in her share of the monthly premiums.

"I told her, imagine cutting your share in half. I'll give you the whole discount," Pilat says. "That was enough motivation for her to say OK."

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Submitted Oct 22, 2012 By: BurntOrange

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,643 Points:1,611,470 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 8:04:30 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse Ron, many ppl don't really ever mature. No matter their age.
RonElp All-Star Author El Paso Posts:763 Points:109,620 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Oct 27, 2012 6:21:50 AM Ignore RonElp Report Abuse Parents have a responsibility to keep an eye on their kids until they are 18. At 15-17 they have a lot of influences. Even the best kids can make stupid decisions. They just aren't mature at that age. My nephew did not really mature until he go to 25 years old.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,643 Points:1,611,470 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Oct 27, 2012 6:03:43 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse another thing that can break down.
TruthMatters Champion Author New Jersey Posts:2,520 Points:535,485 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Oct 23, 2012 4:21:32 PM Ignore TruthMatters Report Abuse Or if this proves too complicated try onboard video recorder.
sjf238 Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:1,215 Points:647,955 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 23, 2012 2:43:30 PM Ignore sjf238 Report Abuse Good.
remay Champion Author Houston Posts:6,973 Points:2,118,590 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Oct 23, 2012 12:28:25 PM Ignore remay Report Abuse "... It would set a dangerous precedent to employ this technology without letting the children know" So it ought to be STANDARD. Just DO IT! They shouldn't HAVE the choice, unless they are paying for the vehicle AND their insurance without aid of the parental unit(s).
Bussman Champion Author Dallas Posts:5,523 Points:1,360,935 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Oct 23, 2012 5:06:43 AM Ignore Bussman Report Abuse Where there's a will, there's a way.
alterman156 Champion Author New York Posts:7,495 Points:1,558,725 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Oct 23, 2012 12:33:26 AM Ignore alterman156 Report Abuse Good idea so that teens are more likely to drive responsibly.
1fulltank Champion Author Buffalo Posts:7,913 Points:1,546,260 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Oct 23, 2012 12:07:08 AM Ignore 1fulltank Report Abuse If you are compliant, this should be a good thing, as long as it's kept in the family.
rahcat Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:2,478 Points:664,150 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Oct 23, 2012 12:02:18 AM Ignore rahcat Report Abuse Watch out BIG BROTHER is watching you.
yakstar Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,430 Points:480,845 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Oct 23, 2012 12:02:02 AM Ignore yakstar Report Abuse learn to use the mirror and shave properly...
Busymomma56 Sophomore Author Utah Posts:224 Points:52,120 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Oct 23, 2012 12:00:54 AM Ignore Busymomma56 Report Abuse good
AnObserver Champion Author New Jersey Posts:8,364 Points:2,259,730 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 11:59:20 PM Ignore AnObserver Report Abuse Crutch to good parenting
Thomtec Champion Author Nashville Posts:2,475 Points:610,095 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 11:59:20 PM Ignore Thomtec Report Abuse Ok
indrix All-Star Author Toronto Posts:582 Points:161,790 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 11:54:28 PM Ignore indrix Report Abuse Strange that no one raised the First Amendment issue this time.
Dodge_Me Champion Author Atlanta Posts:2,214 Points:556,980 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 11:52:05 PM Ignore Dodge_Me Report Abuse Sounds good to me, not that I want to spy on my kids but just want to know if they're safe
ED6 Champion Author Riverside Posts:9,494 Points:1,853,080 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 11:49:42 PM Ignore ED6 Report Abuse Too late for me.
mstearno Champion Author Dayton Posts:8,075 Points:1,733,165 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 11:48:54 PM Ignore mstearno Report Abuse glad they didn't have this when I was growing up
lowspeed All-Star Author Akron Posts:726 Points:201,280 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 11:47:43 PM Ignore lowspeed Report Abuse another way for insurance companies to drive up rates
aega7 Rookie Author Ventura Posts:97 Points:43,885 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 11:46:00 PM Ignore aega7 Report Abuse Ghat could be safer
BREW9 All-Star Author Tampa Posts:891 Points:2,913,930 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 11:39:19 PM Ignore BREW9 Report Abuse big bro
Jeeputtputt Champion Author Ohio Posts:3,002 Points:677,465 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 11:36:32 PM Ignore Jeeputtputt Report Abuse GO get 'em...
Blue48 Champion Author Illinois Posts:7,315 Points:1,639,895 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 11:35:11 PM Ignore Blue48 Report Abuse A GOOD WAY TO KEEP AN EYE ON THE YOUNG UNEXPERIENCED DRIVERS OF AMERICA!
wayoung56 Champion Author Alabama Posts:2,810 Points:820,285 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 11:31:26 PM Ignore wayoung56 Report Abuse Interesting article...
30mpg80 Champion Author Lexington Posts:10,045 Points:1,488,830 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 11:29:41 PM Ignore 30mpg80 Report Abuse You want to drive? You use the tracker. Easy choice for a parent in charge.
QuagmireLA Champion Author Louisiana Posts:1,079 Points:160,365 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 11:21:19 PM Ignore QuagmireLA Report Abuse Giggity / Gittity / Goo!
clermont40miles Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:10,583 Points:1,773,845 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 11:21:12 PM Ignore clermont40miles Report Abuse Evening the playing field. Intrusive insurance companies come to the rescue.
QuagmireLA Champion Author Louisiana Posts:1,079 Points:160,365 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 11:20:38 PM Ignore QuagmireLA Report Abuse Next it'll be the electronic chastity belt!
abcdMA Champion Author Worcester Posts:7,932 Points:1,576,930 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 11:18:45 PM Ignore abcdMA Report Abuse Parent cams, red light cams. What comes next
vrossi46 Champion Author San Jose Posts:2,677 Points:805,895 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 11:18:12 PM Ignore vrossi46 Report Abuse hmmm
masker5900 Veteran Author Mobile Posts:363 Points:161,415 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 11:17:51 PM Ignore masker5900 Report Abuse Next it will be every car
libertyut Champion Author Utah Posts:1,355 Points:292,600 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 11:14:39 PM Ignore libertyut Report Abuse Sounds like this parent wants to live in a different country then America. We need less gov't control and more liberty and freedom.
BoerneWatch Champion Author San Antonio Posts:15,546 Points:2,454,915 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 11:13:13 PM Ignore BoerneWatch Report Abuse I tried it and it did not work. Really. It did not work. I am sure it does for most but what a waste on my part.
gerreg All-Star Author Nebraska Posts:774 Points:1,647,555 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 11:13:11 PM Ignore gerreg Report Abuse ok
bigdipperMS Champion Author Mississippi Posts:1,522 Points:538,725 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 11:12:51 PM Ignore bigdipperMS Report Abuse I can see a lot of drawbacks to this. It puts the driver to a big disadvantage in the case of an accident for instance.
BigKart All-Star Author Indianapolis Posts:771 Points:226,125 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 11:12:12 PM Ignore BigKart Report Abuse Your kid probably has similar technology turned on, by them, on their iPhone.
bonzoonfmb Champion Author Florida Posts:1,792 Points:645,785 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 11:09:45 PM Ignore bonzoonfmb Report Abuse Bad idea.
NorthglennBill Champion Author Denver Posts:7,432 Points:1,473,895 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 11:08:31 PM Ignore NorthglennBill Report Abuse Big brother is getting bigger and bigger. Now he is moving right into our homes.
QuagmireLA Champion Author Louisiana Posts:1,079 Points:160,365 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 11:08:27 PM Ignore QuagmireLA Report Abuse Imagine this: You have a traffic accident. The other guy is killed. There are no eyewitnesses on record. The police officer documenting the accident reaches under the dash and un-plugs this gizmo. Now your car can be used as a witness against you. Don't think it can't happen. It has.
goldrose1 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:10,946 Points:1,926,555 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 11:04:31 PM Ignore goldrose1 Report Abuse "If dads can do this to daughters, imagine what Uncle Sam is doing to us. " So startling.
blazerbob91 Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:6,150 Points:1,884,645 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 11:02:58 PM Ignore blazerbob91 Report Abuse Great idea
leemun Champion Author Utah Posts:5,539 Points:1,041,100 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 10:59:01 PM Ignore leemun Report Abuse Insidious intrusion. Never, never, never!
darkknight1 Champion Author Winston-Salem Posts:4,345 Points:897,035 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 10:58:40 PM Ignore darkknight1 Report Abuse hmmmm
Ebaz Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:3,251 Points:716,285 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 10:58:29 PM Ignore Ebaz Report Abuse Where will it end?
DEG Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:17,630 Points:3,496,655 Joined:Jul 2003	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 10:53:48 PM Ignore DEG Report Abuse Too much Big Brother. I don't trust insurance companies with that level of information.
WeasleyOC Champion Author Orange County Posts:3,154 Points:803,300 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 10:49:51 PM Ignore WeasleyOC Report Abuse Can't a kid just have some fun?
ican2step Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:1,691 Points:429,350 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 10:49:37 PM Ignore ican2step Report Abuse If dads can do this to daughters, imagine what Uncle Sam is doing to us.
tucker355 Champion Author Manitoba Posts:1,712 Points:440,690 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 10:49:12 PM Ignore tucker355 Report Abuse In my day parents used family and friends to spy on kids and the way we drove!!!
soups5 Veteran Author Victoria Posts:378 Points:570,490 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 10:44:48 PM Ignore soups5 Report Abuse big brother is watching
lesndave Champion Author Texas Posts:3,047 Points:702,355 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 10:42:20 PM Ignore lesndave Report Abuse Somewhere on line is a way to deactivate it and teens will sure find it.