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There is nothing wrong with letting your teenager drive your certified used cars. However, when they insist on talking on their cell phone and sending texts when they’re supposed to be driving, that’s a recipe for disaster.

But a new automobile ignition key can keep your teenagers responsible when they’re behind the wheel of your certified used cars. Researchers at the University of Utah created the Key2SafeDriving device. The device connects to the cell phone of each person that has a key to your certified used cars. Then, in order to start the engine, the driver must take the key out of the cell phone or release it by pushing a button. This puts the cell phone in “driving mode” and prevents it from working.

According to the creator of the device, about six percent of drivers on the road at any given time are talking on their cell phone. Also, about 10 percent of teenage drivers on the road are texting or talking at any given time. This device will make that a thing of the past while offering parents peace of mind and lower car insurance rates.

Whether you let your teenager driver your new Mercedes vehicles or your certified used cars, this sounds like something that could save their lives. And since it will only cost about $50 for the device, it’s worth the cost!