New Content Added to Ford Driving Skills for Life Program

WESTLAND, Mich - Out with the old and in with the new! As Ford Motor Company's unique educational driving program reaches its second successful decade, there is no better time to add some modern enhancements. New Content has been Added to Ford Driving Skills for Life Program to address dangerous trends and challenges that teen and new drivers will be facing as they head out on the road.

Ford is continuing to encourage safe driving habits with their "hands on the wheel, eyes on the road" philosophy, while also doing their best to keep new/teen driving engaged. Updating the curriculum was vital with all of the new and dangerous driving trends that drivers are partaking in. An entire segment has been added to address the fad of "driving selfies"; or when a driving is taking a self-portrait while behind the wheel. Ford will show drivers the distractions and dangers that is created by taking a selfie as they drive on a closed course.

Some of the other new content that has been added to the Ford Driving Skills for Life program tackles the dangers of impaired driving. As the numbers of drivers under the influence on the road increases, Ford felt it necessary bring this issue to new/teen drivers attention. A "drunk driving" suit will replicate similar challenges that a person faces when under the influences of alcohol. Weighted arms and legs will cause slow reaction times and improper balance for the student. This will show the new driver just how much one is physically impaired while under the influence and the hazards it causes behind the wheel. 

Since 2003, the Ford Driving Skills for Life program has been bringing new/teen drivers unique lessons that they would not learn in a typical drivers education class. Spanning a total of more than 15 countries, Ford Driving Skills for Life is educating drivers all over the world about safe driving practices. Check out the latest and enhanced material at www.drivingskillsforlife.com.

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Ford Helps Drivers & Parents Become "RoadReady"

WESTLAND, Mich - Ford is helping drivers and parents become "RoadReady" together, with an app that provides teen drivers with independence and parents with a worry-free state of mind. RoadyReady is a FREE mobile app that tracks driving experience, while enforces safe driving habits. With the help of the Parent's Supervised Driving Program, Ford Motor Company has provided future generations with an easy, informative, and convenient way to prepare for the road. 

What does this app, designed by highway organizations and experts, do exactly? In a broad sense, RoadReady provides the Parent's Supervised Driving Program in a digital format. New drivers can conveniently track their time, learn safe driving practices, track driving conditions, stay aware of their goals, and identify areas of improvement all within this one application. Simultaneously, parents benefit by having access to downloadable driving logs, have the ability to give parental pointers and track their teen's progress. 

Most states require between 35-70 hours of guardian-supervised road time during the permit-stage of the driving process. Ford was able to give the curriculum a technological twist with the FREE RoadReady™ app for iOS devices. Obviously, it takes more than a few hours on the road to become a safe driver, which is why the Ford Driving Skills for Life program was created. This program picks up where the parents leave off, using fun and interactive ways to emphasize the importance of safe driving habits to newly-licensed teens. 

Ford helps drivers and parents become "RoadReady" together, without compromising teen independence or keeping parents completely out of the loop. RoadReady is a tool new drivers can use to become safe, experienced drivers while engaging their parents along the way. 

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Ford Motor Company Teams With State of Michigan to Cut Down on Teen Crashes

WESTLAND, Mich. - Ford vehicles are known for offering a variety of safety features to keep you and your young driver safe on the road - whether it be a lane departure warning, obstacle avoidance system, or one of the other safety features, Ford puts safety first. However, no amount of safety features can prevent a crash from happening if the driver is behaving recklessly on the road. To educate young drivers on the dangers of reckless driving, the Ford Motor Company has announced that they will be teaming up with the state of Michigan to cut down on teen crashes.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, traffic accident rates for 16 -19 year old drivers are higher than any other age group. In fact, in the state of Michigan it has been estimated that 10 percent of all deadly crashes in 2012 involved drivers under the age of 21. It is believed that unsafe speeds, poor hazard detection, and low risk perception all have a huge part to play in crashes with young drivers.

To help cut down on deadly crashes involving teens, Ford Motor Company will help fund a Parents Supervised Driving Program. Under this program, Ford will pay for teen driving guides to be handed out to parents across the state. These guides provide parents of teen drivers with curriculum that has been developed to maximize the value of the supervised driving component of getting a driver's license. Essentially, when your teen is learning to drive and they have reached the stage in their training where the parent is supposed to ride along with them and supervise their driving, this program will assist parents in providing their children with clear, concise and easily actionable instructions.

Ford Motor Company is teaming up with the state of Michigan to cut down on teen crashes, but there is still a lot that you can do to protect them should an accident occur. To see what Ford safety features are offered to protect the driver and passengers, stop by our dealership! We would be more than happy to go over the various features with you and help you find a car you will feel safe in.

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