Parents worry when teenagers get behind the wheel of a car. VehSmart, a new product that provides parents with peace of mind, is making a difference.

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), teenage drivers are only 10% of the U.S. populace, but they were responsible for 16 percent of all traffic accidents that have been reported by the police. Experts blame many teenage accidents on a lack driving experience.

Parents should not place their children under house arrest before age 20. However, parents should not allow their children to drive unsupervised right away after they have obtained their driver’s licence. VehSmart’s new technology allows parents to provide multiple levels and assistance for their teenager driver. This is even when the parent isn’t in the car.

VehSmart utilizes telematics, an innovative technology that combines existing GPS technology with communications technology to create a hybrid safety/emergency notification system. VehSmart is an aftermarket product that can be easily installed and, unlike OnStar’s, is accessible on all vehicles. This allows parents to monitor their teens driving habits as well as giving them the ability to help through emergency notification. It is the only product that offers such features.

The device can notify parents via email or their mobile phones if the teenager drives too fast or enters restricted areas. A real-time GPS locator feature allows parents to view their teenager’s vehicle from a computer. This will allow them to know where and when their teenager is driving. Parents can use this information to teach safer driving habits.

Parents can rest easy knowing that VehSmart’s most vital feature keeps young drivers in reach of emergency services at a push of a button. VehSmart’s remote panic button can be pressed on drivers’ key fobs when they feel threatened or in an emergency. The panic button will contact a 24-hour/365 emergency number. The call center can immediately locate the vehicle using satellite. They can also call the teen’s phone or other prelisted contact numbers, and dispatch roadside assistance or emergency services immediately if necessary.

Visit this site for more information on this unique product and to obtain purchasing information. www.vehsmart.com.