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Date Posted: 17:42:24 10/08/08 Wed
Author: -S.
Subject: Chip will limit speed and audio


I think this is a great idea. What do you think- would you want one of these in your kid's car? Is there any downside to this?

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Ford says it holds the key to safer driving by teens
Chip will limit speed and audio

By Tom Krisher
Associated Press / October 7, 2008

DETROIT - So you think junior is a little too lead-footed when he drives the family car? Starting next year, Ford Motor Co. will give you the power to do something about it.

The company will roll out a new feature on many 2010 models that can limit teen drivers to 80 miles per hour, using a computer chip in the key.

Parents also have the option of programming the teen's key to limit the audio system's volume, and to sound continuous alerts if the driver doesn't wear a seat belt.


More----> http://www.boston.com/cars/news/articles/2008/10/07/ford_says_it_holds_the_key_to_safer_driving_by_teens/?p1=Well_Cars_More_News

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