{"id":1396,"date":"2025-08-06T16:53:56","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T16:53:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/egocene.com\/?p=1396"},"modified":"2025-08-11T15:45:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T15:45:35","slug":"parents-eye-iotto-address-perilsof-teen-driving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/egocene.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/06\/parents-eye-iotto-address-perilsof-teen-driving\/","title":{"rendered":"Parents Eye IoTto Address Perilsof Teen Driving"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/insuranceindustryblog.iii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/teen-drivers.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11919 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/egocene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/teen-drivers-1024x683-1.jpg\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>Parents are increasingly open to using technology to keep their teen drivers safe on the road, a <a href=\"https:\/\/news.nationwide.com\/driving-tech-is-helping-parents-raise-safer-teen-driversheres-how-it-works\/\">recent survey<\/a> from Nationwide finds.<\/p>\n<p>The survey found 4 out of 5 parents would enroll their teens in telematics programs that reward safe driving. This enthusiasm for tech-based solutions comes despite mixed parental assessments of their teens\u2019 driving abilities: While 42 percent rate their teen\u2019s driving as \u201cgood\u201d or \u201cexcellent\u201d, similar percentages express concerns about distracted driving and reckless behavior.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cParents want to feel confident that their teens are making smart choices behind the wheel,\u201d says\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/news.nationwide.com\/casey-kempton\/?utm_source=NWNewsroom&amp;utm_medium=Newsroom&amp;utm_campaign=NWNewsroom\">Casey Kempton<\/a>, Nationwide president of P&amp;C personal lines. \u201cThese tools help make that possible\u2014not just by monitoring behavior, but by encouraging better habits through positive reinforcement.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Despite recognizing the value of safety technology, adoption remains limited. While 96 percent of parents said they believe dashcams provide valuable evidence after accidents, only 26 percent of teen drivers actually have them installed.<\/p>\n<p>The survey reveals a broader trend in which consumers are drawn to telematics and monitoring technologies, though motivations vary. While parents prioritize safety benefits, many consumers are equally interested in the insurance premium discounts these programs can provide.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis isn\u2019t just about technology,\u201d Kempton says. \u201cIt\u2019s about creating a culture of accountability and shared responsibility on the road.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As comfort with AI-enabled monitoring grows, it appears that families are embracing a future in which technology supports \u2014 but does not replace \u2014 good judgment.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Learn More:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/insuranceindustryblog.iii.org\/iot-solutions-offer-homeowners-insurers-value-but-how-much\/\">IoT Solutions Offer Homeowners, Insurers Value \u2014 But How Much?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/insuranceindustryblog.iii.org\/how-insurers-address-talent-gap-through-innovation-technology\/\">How Insurers Address Talent Gap Through Innovation &amp; Technology<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/insuranceindustryblog.iii.org\/jif-2025-risk-takesdata-solutions-for-todays-challenges\/\">JIF 2025 \u201cRisk Takes\u201d: Data Solutions for Today\u2019s Challenges<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/insuranceindustryblog.iii.org\/insurtech-funding-hits-seven-year-low-despite-ai-growth\/\">Insurtech Funding Hits Seven-Year Low, Despite AI Growth<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Parents are increasingly open to using technology to keep their teen drivers safe on the road, a recent survey from Nationwide finds. The survey found 4 out of 5 parents would enroll their teens in telematics programs that reward safe driving. 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