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" Last week I told you about programs for phones that can limit talking and texting while driving. And while yakking and texting are major sources of distraction, there are other things that can make driving dangerous, particularly for teens. Here&amp;#039;s three new technological advancements aimed at keeping drivers, particularly newly licensed ones, safe.   Ford MyKey: When this key is in the ignition, special safety features are implemented, including limiting the speed to 80 mph, limiting the stereo volume to 44%, sounding of alarms when the speed climbs to 45, 55, and 65 mph, and muting the radio until seatbelts are engaged.This feature will be standard equipment on the 2010 Ford Focus and soon on many other Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury models.  Many programs are able to monitor and provide feedback on your child behind the wheel by recording risky maneuvers with either on-board diagnostics (OBD-II) or cameras. Three to consider:DriveCam($899),CarChip($119) andTiwi($199).All of these are available through the company websites.  Drive Sharp($89): This so called &amp;quot;brain fitness&amp;quot; software is designed to help drivers of all ages develop better skills behind the wheel. It improves, attention, and reaction time by engaging drivers in training sessions. In one, drivers are required to divide their attention and track several moving objects simultaneously.  I strongly suggest that every parent engage in a conversation with their children about the dangers of reckless driving. And lead by example: If you drive dangerously, you&amp;#039;re sending a message to your teens that this is acceptable behavior. To help you talk to your new driver,Allstate Insurance provides a comprehensive guide to preparing teens to be smarter and safer on the road. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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