Some apps allow parents and insurers to track their teen drivers without being in the car, the Wall Street Journal reports. But sometimes, it backfires.
Tech companies and insurance carriers offer apps that act as back-seat drivers, informing parents how fast their teens are going and how hard they are braking. In recent months, insurers have also added the ability to determine whether people are texting or making calls while driving. By providing peace of mind for parents, drive-tracking apps offer another perk: the possibility of saving money.Â
However, all of this comes with risks. Some kids resent being tracked, and parents are sometimes spied on by their kids; in fact, a study conducted by Liberty Mutual Insurance finds that 37% of parents use mobile apps while driving compared with 38% of teens.
The main reason teens use their phones while driving or stopped at red lights? Replying to texts from their parents. Read the full story.
