Six of the seven responding companies felt that the proposed system would be a valuable approach
to improving teen driving and reducing crashes. Several indicated that it would be valuable in
concert with other strategies, including graduated licensing, education, enforcement, more strictly
monitored driving classes, and parental feedback (e.g., video recordings). The value of influencing
safe driving habits and values early in the process while the driver is at a young age was noted. There
were caveats regarding consumer acceptance and reliability such that parents can trust but also
ensuring that users do not experience false warnings or faulty activations.
One respondent (noting he was expressing a personal view) was negative about the general approach
of vehicle-based feedback to the teen driver. He was generally opposed to the position of using
“expensive and complex technologies” and intrusive measures to address social and behavioral
problems.
In summary, the response indicated strong, though not unanimous, industry support for the general
concept. Concerns about consumer acceptance and system reliability will be important practical
considerations.