If you are a fan of Toyota, chances are that you are familiar with the various charitable efforts the company is involved in. They have a number of initiatives including some that are aimed at educating teens and young drivers so they can safe behind the wheel. Now they have one more program to add to the list. This time it is focused on keeping first time drivers safe behind the wheel.
The new initiative has been dubbed TeenDrive365 and it is
sponsored by the Toyota Collaborative Safety
Research Center (CSRC) which is their safety R&D center. The program is designed to research the driving patterns of young drivers. By gathering useful data on the subject, Toyota can work to make their cars even safer.
In addition to focusing on teen drivers, the program also places the parents into the equation. It gives them information they can use to better educate their kids about safe driving practices. Dr. Tina Sayer, the Toyota CSRC Principal
Engineer and safe driving expert highlighted that parents have a lot of influence on the driving habits of their children and can help mold them into safe drivers.
If you have a child that is a new driver, Charlie's Toyota in Augusta, ME invites you to visit www.TeenDrive365.com to learn more. It's a great resource to keep your family safe on the road. You can also drop by our dealership location to speak with our team on the subject. Drop by anytime during normal business hours.
