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Chevrolet vill påminna ungdomar om att spänna fast sig

Går inte att växla om bältet inte är fastsatt

Tydligen är ungdomar (i alla fall i USA) dåliga på att spänna fast säkerhetsbältet när de är ute och kör, och detta vill Chevrolet ändra på. Sedan 2015 har man haft något som kallas för Teen Driver där man som förälder exempelvis kan begränsa bilens toppfart eller hur hög volym man kan spela på stereon. Nu utökas detta med Buckle to Drive som är en funktion som gör att man inte kan lägga i Drive om man inte har satt på sig bältet.

Funktionen är standard på modellerna Traverse, Malibu och Colorado från och med i sommar.

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CHEVROLET’S INDUSTRY-FIRST BUCKLE TO DRIVE FEATURE REMINDS TEEN DRIVERS TO BUCKLE UP

Today, Chevrolet introduced an industry-first Buckle to Drive feature that can help remind young drivers to buckle up before driving. Buckle to Drive is standard in the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse, and when active can prevent the driver from shifting the vehicle out of park if the driver’s seat belt is not buckled. Buckle to Drive is only available through the vehicle’s Teen Driver mode and builds upon Chevrolet’s Teen Driver system, introduced in 2015, as another step to help teen drivers stay safe on the road.

Buckling your seat belt is the number one action drivers can take to protect themselves in a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Tragically, teens have among the lowest rates of seat belt use. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the majority of teenagers involved in fatal crashes are unbuckled (CDC).

“Buckle to Drive is Chevrolet’s latest feature designed to encourage young drivers to develop safe driving habits right from the start,” said Tricia Morrow, Chevrolet safety engineer. “Buckle to Drive is embedded in Chevrolet’s Teen Driver system and is aimed at helping remind teens to buckle up every time they get behind the wheel.”

Because Chevrolet is concerned about the risks of not buckling up, it has conducted extensive research in the area. The Buckle to Drive feature in Chevrolet’s Teen Driver system was based on a recent internal pilot study of a similar feature that Chevrolet offered to select fleet customers. In fact, a study conducted by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety found that the feature increased the seat belt use of adults who occasionally use a seat belt by 16 percent compared to the standard audible chime seat belt reminder in a similar Chevrolet vehicle.

“Safety is our number one priority at Chevrolet,” said Morrow, the mother of a teen driver. “I come to work every day with my children in mind because there is nothing more important than their safety. My hope is that Buckle to Drive will help guide more young drivers to wear their seat belts and encourage positive conversations among teens, their peers and parents.”

How Buckle to Drive Works:

The Buckle to Drive feature is available only when the vehicle is in Teen Driver mode.
If the vehicle is on and the driver’s seat belt is not buckled, the feature is designed to not allow the driver to shift out of park for up to 20 seconds. When the brake pedal is pressed, the driver will hear an audible alert and see a message in the driver information center that reads “Buckle seat belt to shift.”
Chevrolet’s Teen Driver system with the Buckle to Drive feature will be standard on the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse, Malibu and Colorado, all arriving this summer.
Seat Belt Fast Facts:

Using your seat belt is the number one thing you can do to protect yourself in a crash. NHTSA
Compared with other age groups, teens have among the lowest rates of seat belt use. CDC
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens. CDC
In 2016, 2,433 teens in the United States ages 16-19 were killed and 292,742 were treated in emergency departments for injuries suffered in motor vehicle crashes. CDC
In 2017 alone, seat belts saved an estimated 14,955 lives. NHTSA
Of the 37,133 people killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2017, 47 percent were not wearing seat belts. NHTSA
About Chevy’s Teen Driver:

Teen Driver offers an industry-first in-vehicle report card that that helps encourage safe driving habits and provides a way for parents and teens to discuss safe driving practices.
Parents can view how their teen drove the vehicle. The report card tracks:
Distance driven, maximum speed traveled, over-speed warnings issued, wide-open throttle events and the number of times other safety systems were activated, including stability control, traction control and antilock braking.
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.
When active, Teen Driver automatically mutes the radio until driver and front passenger seat belts are fastened. The radio system’s maximum volume can also be set to a lower level.
If the vehicle is equipped with certain active safety features like Forward Collision Alert*, they are automatically turned on.
Parents can select a speed warning (between 40-75 mph) that if exceeded activates a visual warning and audible chime.
Parents can choose to limit the maximum speed of the vehicle to 85 mph.
Teen Driver mode in the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse, Malibu and Colorado will include the new, industry-first Buckle to Drive feature.
Visit ChevyTeenDriver.com for the latest information.

*Read the vehicle owner's manual for important safety or driver assistance feature limitations and information.

ABOUT CHEVROLET

Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is one of the world's largest car brands, doing business in more than 100 countries and selling more than 4.0 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, design that makes the heart beat, passive and active safety features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.

Chevrolet’s industry-first Buckle to Drive feature is available when the vehicle is in Teen Driver mode. If the vehicle is on and the driver’s seat belt is not buckled, the feature is designed to not allow the driver to shift out of park for up to 20 seconds. When the brake pedal is pressed, the driver will hear an audible alert and see a message in the driver information center that reads “Buckle seat belt to shift.” (Photo by John F. Martin for Chevrolet)

Chevrolet’s Teen Driver system with the new industry-first Buckle to Drive feature will be standard on the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse, Malibu and Colorado, all arriving summer 2019. (Photo by John F. Martin for Chevrolet)

Chevrolet's new industry-first Buckle to Drive feature, embedded in Teen Driver mode, is the latest feature designed to encourage young drivers to develop safe driving habits right from the start. (Photo by John F. Martin for Chevrolet)

Chevrolet’s industry-first Buckle to Drive feature is available when the vehicle is in Teen Driver mode. If the vehicle is on and the driver’s seat belt is not buckled, the feature is designed to not allow the driver to shift out of park for up to 20 seconds. When the brake pedal is pressed, the driver will hear an audible alert and see a message in the driver information center that reads “Buckle seat belt to shift.” Buckle to Drive is Chevrolet’s latest feature designed to encourage young drivers to develop safe driving habits right from the start. Buckle to Drive is Chevrolet’s latest feature designed to encourage young drivers to develop safe driving habits right from the start. Chevrolet’s industry-first Buckle to Drive feature is available when the vehicle is in Teen Driver mode. If the vehicle is on and the driver’s seat belt is not buckled, the feature is designed to not allow the driver to shift out of park for up to 20 seconds. When the brake pedal is pressed, the driver will hear an audible alert and see a message in the driver information center that reads “Buckle seat belt to shift.” Chevrolet’s industry-first Buckle to Drive feature is available when the vehicle is in Teen Driver mode. If the vehicle is on and the driver’s seat belt is not buckled, the feature is designed to not allow the driver to shift out of park for up to 20 seconds. When the brake pedal is pressed, the driver will hear an audible alert and see a message in the driver information center that reads “Buckle seat belt to shift.” Chevrolet's new industry-first Buckle to Drive feature, embedded in Teen Driver mode, is the latest feature designed to encourage young drivers to develop safe driving habits right from the start. Chevrolet's new industry-first Buckle to Drive feature, embedded in Teen Driver mode, is the latest feature designed to encourage young drivers to develop safe driving habits right from the start. Chevrolet's new industry-first Buckle to Drive feature, embedded in Teen Driver mode, is the latest feature designed to encourage young drivers to develop safe driving habits right from the start. Chevrolet’s Teen Driver system with the new industry-first Buckle to Drive feature will be standard on the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse, Malibu and Colorado, all arriving summer 2019.

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