Most Used Monitoring Apps for Teen Drivers

Having a new driver in the household can bring a lot of anxiety surrounding their safety as they set out on their own for the first time. Luckily, in today’s tech world there are plenty of apps to help keep tabs on your teen.

These apps use GPS to track everything from your teen’s location, speed, cell phone use, seat belt use, braking/acceleration habits, to crash detection.

Life360® 

Life360® is the most widely used apps among teens and their parents. This app uses your teen’s cellphone GPS to relay information and updates regarding their location, when they arrive or leave a destination and get alerted if they need help, get in a crash or are lost.

A bonus to this app is that you can share and receive location information for anyone in your “circle” – your spouse, your kids, extended family members and even friends.

AT&T DriveMode® 

AT&T DriveMode® is an app made for eliminating distraction on the road. Cellphone use is a major factor in many accidents and is something that can be easily avoided. With this app your teen’s phone is silenced while driving, avoiding distraction from incoming texts and calls. Callers and texters are alerted with an automatic message letting then know your teen’s DriveMode is active. DriveMode will kick on anytime the vehicle reaches speeds of 25 MPH or higher, shutting off at speeds of under 25 MPH for a span of 2-3 mins.

MamaBear

Like Life360, MamaBear is an app that using GPS to track your teen’s location, speed and even monitor text messages. This app is for those who are particularly uneasy when their teens take the wheel solo.

Thanks to technology there are many options to keep track of your teen’s driving habits, giving them a little freedom and you peace of mind. Additionally, you’ll want to add your new driver to your insurance policy to make sure they have the coverage they need as they set out on the road.