SafeDrive: For Teen Drivers

I’ve been testing several safe driving apps over the past few weeks, trying to find the right fit for our family. The leading app in this space raises serious privacy concerns, so we looked for alternatives. One more privacy-focused option ended up being way too noisy — constant alerts made it unusable. I had high hopes for this app as a “Goldilocks” solution. It’s headed in the right direction but still feels more like a beta than a finished product. The biggest issue is that setup and subscription have to be done from the teen driver’s phone, which isn’t practical. And unsubscribing has to be done from their phone too — not ideal for parents. Another limitation is that driving isn’t tracked in real time; you can only see trips after they’re done, which wasn’t helpful in our case. That said, I think this app has real potential if the developers narrow the focus to safe driving only and avoid trying to bundle in too many unrelated features. If they make improvements in the future, I’d definitely consider giving it another try. A clean, privacy-friendly driving app is something a lot of families are still looking for.

I have a new driver and wanted a way to monitor her speed for my own peace of mind. This app fits the bill! It lets me see where she has traveled and her rate of speed including the posted speed limit at times. I receive an alert if she’s traveling above the posted speed limit (but honestly when that happens she’s riding in the car with my husband or I.) I can monitor how fast her friends drive when she’s a passenger. Excellent value. Many apps out there cost more per month then I paid in total. I did have one problem with the issue but it was resolved super fast!

We bought this app for our 16 year old daughter and we love it!! We are able to track not only where she is drive but also how fast she is going. She was recently in a minor accident (she is fine) and we were able to check and see that just before the accident she was not speeding. This gave us a little peace of mind. We feel that knowing the app is there keeps her more focused on her speed. Best part is the app works when her phone is on silent and placed in her trunk, so there is no distraction!! An added bonus is I know how fast her friends are driving with her in the car! We highly recommend this app.