Why Used Chevy Trucks Are Perfect for Teen Drivers

A study from 2016 showed that parents are not most concerned about sex, drinking, or drugs when it comes to their teenager. Rather, these parents are more worried about their child’s safety when they’re behind the wheel of a vehicle. These young drivers are naturally inexperienced, and their lack of familiarity with driving could land them in a devastating collision. This is especially true if you have decided to purchase a used pickup for your child, as used trucks aren’t necessarily known for their reliability and dependability. Fortunately, Chevy has done an admirable job of including a number of safety functions to their vehicles in recent years, making them perfect choices for anyone seeking a used ride. They’ve even introduced their innovative Teen Driver Technology, which should keep those younger drivers focused and safe when they’re operating a vehicle. This Teen Driver Technology was included in 10 of the brand’s 2017 car, truck, and SUV models, meaning you won’t have a hard time finding this technology if you’ve decided to pursue a used pickup. Take a look at everything this feature has to offer, and you’ll be feeling a lot better about your decision to shop for used Chevy trucks for your young driver.

Few parents aren’t wary of their young driver’s ability to handle a vehicle, even if they passed their driving class with flying colors. There are some driving scenarios that can only pop up in real-life situations, and many parents find themselves worrying about how their child will react when these issues end up happening. While parents can’t always accompany their child on every journey, they can at least rest easy knowing that the Teen Driver Technology will keep them protected.

Many of Chevy’s employees are parents, and this is a big reason why the Teen Driver Technology has continually become more and more popular within the brand over the past few years.

“I, like many of our employees, am a parent of teenagers, so we personally understand the anxiety of having a teen driver in the house,” said Steve Majoros, director of marketing for Chevrolet Cars and Crossovers. “And while we can’t control a teen’s behavior when they are in a car without a parent, Chevrolet’s Teen Driver Technology can remind them to buckle up and avoid speeding, while our other available active safety features can help to alert them in certain situations when they’re making less-than-perfect driving decisions.”

Specifically, a Chevy truck that’s equipped with the Teen Driver Technology will refuse to perform many of its basic functions until the driver is embracing safety driving habits and practices. For instance, a vehicle’s audio will refuse to work until all front passengers are completely buckled into their seats (parents can even set a maximum sound setting for the radio, and they can also select a maximum driving speed). This way, instead of the teen being able to get away with unsafe habits while they’re driving unsupervised, parents can still have a say in their driving practices.

“As a mother of two, it’s extremely important to find solutions that can help young drivers on the road,” said MaryAnn Beebe, Chevrolet safety engineer. “Chevrolet developed this system as a tool that can give teens some additional coaching as they’re gaining experience. Driving on your own is a big milestone for teens, and Teen Driver helps to remind them to practice safe driving. And for parents, it’s easier to give guidance to your teen when you have some information on what they’re doing behind the wheel.”

Thanks to the inclusion of the Teen Driver Technology, the truck will also automatically activate all of the vehicle’s active safety features. These inclusions are intended to assist the driver, thus preventing or lessening the chance that they end up in a collision.

Many of these options will be especially useful when the teen is traveling on the highway. Inclusions like the Lane Departure Warning and Lane Keep Assist will provide the driver with an extra set of eyes, while the Forward Collision Alert and Forward Automatic Braking can anticipate an imminent collision. Some of these features should also be useful in the parking lot, where your inexperienced teen driver could find themselves in a number of fender benders. Features like the Front and Rear Park Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert will be useful in this scenario.

Some of the brand’s other advanced safety functions include:

• Side Blind Zone Alert
• Rear Automatic Braking
• Front Pedestrian Braking
• Stability Control
• Traction Control
• Daytime Running Lamp/Automatic Light Control

To top it all off, Chevy even included an in-vehicle report card, allowing parents to monitor everything that happened during their child’s trip. Parents will have access to information like distance driven and maximum speed reached, thus providing more clarity on the teen’s excursion. The parent can also see any major alerts or warnings the driver may have received, including

• Overspeed warnings issued
• Stability control events
• Antilock braking events
• Traction control activations
• Wide-open throttle events
• Forward Collision Alerts, if equipped
• Forward Collision Braking events, if equipped
• Tailgating Alerts, if equipped

Finally, Chevy’s trucks are as sturdy and reliable as they come. Thanks to the airbag system that’s included in many of the nameplates, drivers will receive the utmost protection during a crash. Furthermore, the sturdy frame will keep the dangerous energy away from the occupants, thus reducing the chance of an injury. These are the most important attributes of Chevy’s vehicles (especially the pickups), and the Teen Driver Technology is really just the icing on the cake.

It can be difficult for a parent to take the leap and have their child go out on their first solo journey in their used Chevy truck. Fortunately, thanks in part to the innovative Teen Driver Technology, they’ll never have to worry about their child’s safety when they’re behind the wheel of their used ride.

It should be pretty clear that used Chevy trucks are perfectly logical targets for parents who are seeking a pre-owned ride for their teen driver (especially if that pickup is equipped with the Teen Driver Technology). If you’re ready to start shopping, then you should shift your focus to McCluskey Chevy.

The dealership doesn’t only have a vast assortment of affordable new and used vehicles. Rather, the business provides many services that will be useful before and after you’ve made your purchase. The finance department will help the driver find a payment plan that makes sense for both parties, while the service department will quickly fix up mechanical any issues you may come across.

Of course, the dealership is also focused on delivering one of the best buying experiences possible. Instead of having to deal with the headaches that often accompany this pursuit, you can rest easy knowing that McCluskey Chevy will provide one of the most stress-free experiences possible.

So what are you waiting for? If your teen driver is itching to get behind the wheel of their own ride, then head out to McCluskey Chevy today!