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Getting a driver’s license is an exciting time for teens but can be a nerve-wracking time for parents and guardians. Inexperience behind the wheel makes young drivers more susceptible to accidents. Many carriers offer telematics programs that collect data through an app on your phone that can help identify risky driving habits.

Programs like MAPFRE MotionSmart can help new drivers improve their technical acumen. MotionSmart tracks driving data, provides feedback on driving behaviors and recommends improving safe driving habits. Other carriers such as Plymouth Rock, Travelers, Safety, Concord, Norfolk and Dedham, and Arbella all have similar programs. This is a powerful tool to educate new drivers, helping them to reduce their risk of having an accident.