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MyKey: Parental control system to make the Ford safer for teenagers
Ford Motors is all set to launch Ford mykey feature in 2012 which allows special restrictions to be programmed into the cars ignition key.This system will be included in the most popular UK Fiesta model range for 2012
With younger drivers being more vulnerable to accidents, the MyKey technology appears to be a big step in the right direction for improving road safety.
The restrictions are associated with a particular car key so parents can give their children a separate key with the bespoke settings programmed in.
How Ford mykey makes teenage driving safe
1. The Top speed can limited to 60/ 70/80mph and a warning been will be come when the car exceeds this pre-programmed limit. The system allows the maximum limited to 80mph.
2. A warning noise will heard if seatbelts are not fitted on properly.
3. Maximum volume on the stereo can be set by parents. They can choose to limit the volume of the sound system, reducing the likelihood of distraction.
4. Locking the electronic stability control system
5. Locking the safety lane feature
6. Warning alert whenever the car strays out of lane.
7. Locking the blind spot system
8. Locking the active city stop: which automatically breaks the vehicle when a likely collision is detected.
9. Sound warnings if fuel level goes down
10. The emergency services are notified automatically in an event of a crash
In US this system was available since the release of 2010 Ford Focus release. Studies show that European drivers aged less 25 years are 3 times more likely to be involved road accidents. Introduction of this to European market is expected to reduce the road accidents.
“MyKey adds a new dimension to auto safety by giving drivers standard technology that encourages safer driving and limits their exposure to risk, regardless of age or experience,” & 8232;said Peter Patzelt, Ford system architect for MyKey.
Ford research shows that over half of those who may consider MyKey would allow their children to use the family car more often if were equipped additional parental control features.
It is not just MyKey , other ways also Ford help teens to drive more safely. Fund’s Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) is one such program by Ford motors that helps young motorists master four critical driving skills hazard recognition, vehicle handling, space management, and speed management that help address the majority of dangerous driving conditions. More than 3,000 teens have participated in DSFL ride-and-drive events. More than 500,000 people have attended the training course since 2003.
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