MOTOsafety Blog

The Latest on Driver Safety, Education & More

Mom tracking her teen on a tablet

Tracking on the Go with a Mobile App

By: Jana Rhodes

December 1, 2015

MOTOsafety offers peace of mind for parents who have teen drivers on the road. But what if you don’t have time to watch your computer? Most parents have a long list of errands and…

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Impaired Driving Can Affect Mental Health

By: Jana Rhodes

November 23, 2015

Most of us know about the short term effects on mental ability and judgement that impaired driving causes, but these are not the only dangers. The potential for long-term damage…

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cars moving fast on the highway

Highway Driving: 4 Tips to Keep Yourself Safe

By: Jana Rhodes

November 15, 2015

It’s what every teen anticipates when they turns 16: a shiny new driver’s license, and a shiny new car. The prospect of getting behind the wheel and cruising around your…

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Mother trying to talk to moody teenager

Talking With Your Teen about the MOTOsafety Device

By: Jana Rhodes

November 1, 2015

If you are considering a MOTOsafety device, you might have one important question lingering and holding you back: How do you discuss this with your teen in a non-threatening way?

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Five ways to a safer teen

Avoid Impaired Driving: A Reminder for National Teen Driver Safety Week 2015

By: Jana Rhodes

October 8, 2015

National Teen Driver Safety Week (NTDSW) is October 18-24, 2015, and we are helping to spread the word about the National Highway Traffic Administration’s (NHTSA) “5 to Drive”…

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Mom afraid while riding with her driving daughter

Teaching Teens to Drive

By: Jana Rhodes

September 15, 2015

One of the scariest parenting tasks you will ever have to take on is preparing your teen to get a driver’s license. As you try to maintain your composure, feelings of pride and…

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Mom hugging son, leaving for college

Back to School Driving Safety

By: Jana Rhodes

September 1, 2015

As the summer winds down and classrooms are opened, you might have a new back-to-school concern: driving safety. Do you have a high school or college student who will be driving…

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Dad showing son all the features of the car

Setting Expectations for Safety

By: Jana Rhodes

August 15, 2015

Everyone is excited to take that first drive alone after passing the drivers test. However, before cutting your teen loose on the road, it is important to have a conversation…

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woman with the car keys

On Their Own: Keeping Teens Safe on the Road

By: Jana Rhodes

August 1, 2015

Once your teen has passed the driving test, pride and fear set into your mind at the same time. You are proud of the accomplishment, but fearful because it is time to let your…

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Elderly woman driving

Top Exercises to Improve Your Reaction Time

By: Jana Rhodes

July 22, 2015

The difference between a life-threatening (or at the least wallet-straining) auto accident can be milliseconds. Here are the top exercises you can incorporate into your daily life…

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