What Is Chevy Teen Driver Technology?

Parents of new teen drivers know all about the stress and worry that often go along with sending your teen out on roads on their own for the first time. When you choose a Chevy model equipped with Teen Driver technology as your next new vehicle, you’ll have the peace of mind you desire when you can’t be along for the ride. Standard or available on new Chevrolet cars, trucks, and SUVs, Teen Driver technology equips your ride with features like audio controls, a speed warning and limiter, and more. Join the team at Dale Earnhardt Jr. Chevrolet as we explore the details of this advanced technology system, below!

Explore the Features of Teen Driver Technology

Teen Driver is an innovative safety system that is exclusive to the Chevrolet lineup of cars, trucks, and SUVs and is either standard or available depending on which model you choose. When your teen heads out to on their own, Teen Driver technology helps them drive safely and confidently thanks to these features:

• Speed Warning: Parents can use the speed warning feature to enable an audible and visual warning that will trigger if the vehicle goes over a set speed limit.
• Speed Limiter: Put the speed limiter in place to ensure your teen driver cannot exceed 85 mph.
• Seat Belt Audio Mute: Whether your teen is driving solo or picking up a friend, this feature will keep the audio muted until both the driver and front passenger are safely buckled in.
• Audio Limit: Cruising around town with music at full volume can be distracting, so Teen Driver technology allows parents to set an audio volume limit for their teen.

While these four features come standard on all Teen Driver systems, there are other available features you can add on if you wish, including:

• Industry-First In-Vehicle Report Card: An industry-first feature, the in-vehicle report card will show parents a detailed overview of how their teen was driving in . You can use this feature to help guide a productive discussion about following safe driving habits as a new driver. On the report card, you’ll find information like:
  • The total distance your teen drove
  • The maximum speed your teen drove at
  • Whether stability control was activated
  • Whether the antilock brakes were activated
  • Whether Forward Collision Alert or Forward Collision Avoidance were activated if your vehicle is so equipped

• Industry-First Buckle to Drive: When you add on this available feature to Teen Driver technology, your teen will be reminded to buckle up before heading out. How does it work? This industry-first feature prevents the driver from shifting out of park for 20 seconds if they’re not buckled in, while also giving an audible and visual reminder.

What Are the Safest Cars for Teen Drivers?

Among the safest cars for teen drivers, Chevrolet models stand out as reliable, innovative vehicles. Chevy cars, trucks, and SUVs are built to keep you safe, equipped with numerous standard and available advanced safety features in addition to Teen Driver technology, like Forward Collision Alert, Following Distance Indicator, Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, StabiliTrak, and so much more. What are the best cars for teen drivers in the Chevy model lineup? Take a look at some fuel-efficient, budget-friendly options equipped with Teen Drive technology:

• Chevy Malibu
• Chevy Trax
• Chevy Spark
• Chevy Sonic (available as a sedan or hatchback)

Find Your New Chevrolet at Dale Earnhardt Jr. Chevrolet Today!

Ready to get your teen into a new Chevy equipped with Teen Driver technology? Contact the team at Dale Earnhardt Jr. Chevrolet to set up a test drive today! We offer a rotating selection of new vehicle specials designed to help you save, as well as an extensive pre-owned inventory where you’ll find a number of affordable late model year Chevy vehicles equipped with Teen Driver and other Chevy technologies like the easy-to-update MyLink and HomeLink®.