Parents of Teen Drivers Are Buying These 10 Products to Keep Them Safe on the Road—From $6
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These picks give parents peace of mind.
Parents / Tyler Roeland
A few months ago, my husband and I did the scariest thing we've ever had to do as parents of five children: We watched our 16-year-old daughter pull out of the driveway to take her first solo drive. That first drive was absolutely brutal, but what’s helped give us peace of mind is picking up several products to keep her safe on the road. Because our daughter’s car is an older model, we picked up a few modern touches, like this wide-angle rearview mirror and wireless car charger mount for hands-free phone calls and navigation. In addition to some of my favorite products, I asked other parents of teen drivers what they use to keep their kids safe on the road. From simple bumper magnets to stick-on side mirrors, here are the top teen driving safety products from parents of teenage drivers, starting at $6. Lihan USB C Bluetooth Adapter for Car
Amazon
$21
$14
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Because my husband and I could only afford a much older car for our daughter, we bought this Bluetooth car adapter to keep up with her vehicle’s outdated technology. It gives me peace of mind that she can charge her phone and use Google Maps hands-free, all for less than $20. My daughter has been using it for months since she got her license, and it's still working great. She can plug it into the car to charge her phone, listen to music, and more. Tile by Life360 Mate
Amazon
$25
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Our family relies on the Life360 app, but I love it so much that I've definitely considered upgrading to this new Tile tracker. The Tile by Life360 is like a GPS tracker with tons of features, including compatibility with the Life360 app. The app is incredibly easy to use, providing updates in real-time so I can see where—and how fast—my driver is going at a glance. Plus, it can deliver safety reports about whether they're engaging in risky behaviors, like picking up their phone while driving, driving over the speed limit, or braking suddenly. The Tile tracker can also send an SOS alert to loved ones during an emergency, or you can send a ring to it when your teen misplaces it. Sabre Pepper Spray Keychain
Amazon
$12
$10
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Now that my daughter can drive to places alone, my husband and I both felt more comfortable ensuring she had a pepper spray keychain. Between late nights at work or just shopping at the mall, you can never be too careful. We chose this pepper spray keychain because it had multiple colors to choose from (the mint color was so much more "aesthetic," according to our teen) and has over 86,000 five-star ratings on Amazon. Verivue Mirrors Interior Clip-On Panoramic Rearview Mirror
Amazon
$14
$10
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This panoramic rearview mirror measures 12 x 3 inches and provides extra visibility in hard-to-see blind spots, especially while backing up. You clip it over your rearview mirror to transform it into a wide-angle view. "My niece is turning 16 in February, and this mirror is one of the first items I plan to buy her," says Parents Editor Katrina Cossey. “Half of my family has one of these, and they LOVE it." Zembukil Bluetooth Touchscreen Display and Backup Camera
Amazon
$100
$51
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If your teen driver's car doesn't have a backup camera, add this freestanding camera to transform older vehicles with new technology. The system includes a touchscreen display and a separate camera that you install on the back of the car. "This was perfect for an older car without a backup camera, and it provides the maps on screen," comments Mel Oh, a mom of one teen daughter from Oklahoma. The display offers Bluetooth and voice control, allowing hands-free access to apps, music, and navigation. Some parents may also prefer adding cameras with recording capabilities that could be helpful in the event of an accident. "We installed a backup camera and dash cam to my daughter's ‘97 Honda Civic," notes Kate Loweth from San Francisco. Utopicar Blind Spot Convex Car Mirror
Amazon
$17
$11
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These stick-on car mirrors are small (only 2.75 x 1.75 inches), but they make a big difference in your teen driver's visibility when looking in their side mirrors. The mirrors fit directly on your car's current side mirrors and enlarge the image by up to three times, making blind spots more visible. “Every car should have these!" gushes Sarah MacFee of Boston, whose parents bought her this blind spot mirror when she was a teen driver. "It's a must for every driver, but especially someone inexperienced," she adds. Justtop Please Be Patient Student Driver Bumper Magnets
Amazon
$6
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Jody Allard, a parent of 16-year-old twins from Phoenix, AZ, added "student driver" bumper magnets to their cars to warn other drivers for extra patience on the road. "I got magnetic student driver bumper stickers, and we’ve definitely noticed that helps," Allard says. Parents also appreciate how the magnetic bumper stickers are reflective for easier visibility and peel right off your vehicle without causing any damage.Johnson & Johnson All-Purpose First Aid Kit
Amazon
$25
$15
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A first aid kit is a must-have safety item for new drivers. The Johnson & Johnson first aid kit includes 160 pieces, such as bandages, topical cream, an instant cold pack, and more. “Great gift for a new driver for her car,” raved one Amazon shopper. Plus, this first aid kit is nearly 40% off right now.Easyguard Blind Spot Detection System
Amazon
$100
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This blind spot detection system helps drivers navigate the road more safely. An LED indicator and buzzer sound will alert drivers, indicating when a moving object is in the vehicle’s blind spot area.Karen Weese from Ohio had a blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic detection system installed in her car when her then 16-year-old teen was going to drive. "It wasn't cheap, but we decided we didn't want the least experienced driver driving the car with the fewest safety features," she explains.Joyroom Wireless Car Charger
Amazon
$30
$24
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The Joyroom Wireless Car Charger allows hands-free driving and easy charging, so your teen is never low on battery. This car charger mounts onto a vehicle’s air vents, which is convenient for navigation, and charges directly through the phone—no plug-in cable is necessary. However, you can connect a QC 3.0 car charger adapter for faster charging. "This was a game changer for us," says Therese Goff, a mom of three children and two teen drivers from Ortonville, MI. "We have it in all of our cars."Shop More Deals for ParentsI Have 4 Tween & Teen Daughters—These 13 Products Make Navigating Their Periods So Much EasierI Ditched Skinny Jeans and Became a Cool Mom With These Under-$40 Jeans My Teens Picked Out for MeMy Teen and Her Friends Sport These 15 Trendy Looks I’m Buying in My Own Size For more Parents news, make sure to sign up for our newsletter! Read the original article on Parents.We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation.
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