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Some New Chevrolet Models Temporarily Won't Move Until Teen Drivers Buckle Up

Wednesday May 22, 2019. 02:40 AM , from Slashdot/Apple
Chevrolet is introducing a feature, specifically for teen drivers, that will temporarily block the auto from shifting into gear if their seat belt isn't buckled. A message will alert the driver to buckle up in order to shift into gear. After 20 seconds, the vehicle will operate normally. NPR reports: The feature, which Chevrolet says is an industry first, will come standard in the 2020 models of the Traverse SUV, Malibu sedan and Colorado pickup truck. It will be part of the 'Teen Driver' package, which can also be used to set speed alerts and a maximum speed, among other controls, and give parents 'report cards' tracking a teen's driving behavior. Chevrolet explains how it works: 'To use Teen Driver mode, a parent can enable the feature by creating a PIN in the Settings menu that allows them to register their teen's key fob. The Teen Driver settings are turned on only when a registered key fob is used to start the vehicle.'

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