Graduated License Program

In the U.S., many states have set up graduated licensing programs for teen drivers. Newly-licensed drivers are typically allowed to drive unsupervised only during daylight hours, and must remain free of at-fault accidents for at least twelve consecutive months before advancing to a full unrestricted license.

Even if you live in a state without these restrictions, CarChip can help you set up your own graduated licensing program. You could, for example, designate a minimum number of driving hours, along with specific performance requirements, before you allow your teen to advance to the next level.

With CarChip, you have all the information you need, just a mouse-click away. Together, you and your teen can view the speed, distance, accelerations, and decelerations for each trip. Quick start and hard-breaking events are highlighted in red.

As your teen grows in experience, skills, and maturity, you can lift restrictions as a reward for good driving, or reinstate them if you think he or she needs a little more practice. And, just in case your teen’s tempted to sneak in a few rides without CarChip, the unit will log the data and time every time it’s disconnected.