Ford Driving Skills for Life Makes Second Decade Updates

FLUSHING, Mich - Ford Driving Skills for Life Makes Second Decade Updates by addressing the latest dangerous trends in teen driving. Although "hands on the wheel, eyes on the road" still remains the signature motto, Ford Driving Skills for Life is focusing on teaching new and teen drivers lessons that they will not learn in a typical driver's ed class.

The biggest challenge is keeping the driver's safety content engaging, which is why Ford tries to keep the curriculum as updated and relevant as possible. Amongst the many technology and content updates is one of the latest driving trends that is impacting safety out on the road. If you aren't familiar with the term "driving selfie", it is when a driver is taking a self-portrait when behind the wheel. Oddly enough, this trend has grown into something that is affecting new/teen drivers. Ford has now added a segment into the program that simulates the distractions created when taking a selfie on one of their closed courses. 

Impaired driving is another issue that needs to be addressed and Ford has a modern approach to give new/teen drivers a valuable lesson. A drunk driving suit is now used that replicates the physical challenges one faces when under the influence of alcohol. The suit has added weight to the arms and legs, causing the teen to feel unbalanced and have slow reaction time. The new driver will experience the same physical impairments as a driver would under the influence.

Ford Driving Skills for Life Makes Second Decade Updates after many years of success beginning in 2003. The program is now operating in more than 15 countries and continues to seek growth around the world. New technology and video elements will be used to help teen drivers around the globe make the safest choices while on the road. Check out the program's updates at www.drivingskillsforlife.com. 

If you are in need for a safe vehicle for yourself or your new driver, stop by Delehanty Ford. We have a great variety of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs and crossovers all at an outstanding price! Schedule a test-drive with us today! Delehanty Ford is located at 1510 E. Pierson Road, Flushing, MI 48433. Feel free to give us a call at (810) 659-5688 with any questions you may have. Family-owned and operated, Delehanty Ford has been serving the Greater Genesee County area for over 65 years with customer satisfaction as our top priority. Our sales and service departments are dedicated to providing the best experience for every customer.

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RoadReady App Helps Track Teen Driving Experience

FLUSHING, Mich—Sweet sixteen, the golden age when teenagers anticipate receiving their licenses while parents reiterate the importance of safety on the road. To ensure these future drivers are ready to get behind the wheel independently, the RoadReady App allows teen drivers and parents to tackle the driving experience together.

RoadReady App Helps Track Teen Driving Experience and prepare them for the open road. Designed with simplicity and convenience in mind, the RoadReady App offers a digital way of logging just about everything during a drive using the Wi-Fi and GPS on your device. From hours on the road to the road conditions, and even the current weather forecast, the RoadReady App aims to amplify every young drivers driving experience with their parents as a guide!

Generally, state laws require that drivers should attain between 35-70 hours of supervised driving. To ensure that parents and young drivers are meeting their goals, weekly progress reports are sent out to keep them on track! 

Knowledge and experience are two priceless necessities every driver must have. RoadReady helps parents teach their new drivers safe driving habits and the importance of minimizing distractions.

And when that day finally comes, the day when your teen drives off on the road without you in the passenger seat, you can be confident in knowing that they are ready, thanks to the FREE downloadable RoadReady application.  Working with the Parent's Supervised Driving Program, Ford is a proud supporter of the RoadReady app, benefiting both teen drivers and parents everywhere! 

Delehanty Ford is proud to offer Linden and the surrounding areas the latest New Ford Cars and New Ford Trucks. Regardless of what type of Ford model you are looking for, we have plenty of options to choose from at Delehanty Ford. Stop by the dealership to test-drive your dream Ford today! 

We're located at 1510 E. Pierson Road, Flushing, MI 48433. Feel free to give us a call at (810) 659-5688 with any questions you may have. Family-owned and operated, Delehanty Ford has been serving the Greater Genesee County area for over 65 years with customer satisfaction as our top priority. Our sales and service departments are dedicated to providing the best experience for every customer.

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Ford Motor Company and the State of Michigan Join Forces to Cut Down on Teen Crashes

FLUSHING, Mich. - Accidents happen and in the event of a crash, Ford vehicles come with a variety of standard safety features to protect its occupants. While Ford can go the extra mile to keep you safe during an accident, there is only so much that can be done to prevent an accident from happening in the first place - especially if the driver is young, reckless, or both. That's why Ford Motor Company and the State of Michigan are joining forces to cut down on teen crashes.

How they will do this is through the Parents Supervised Driving program. Under this program, Ford will pay for teen driving guides to be handed out to parents across the state of Michigan. These guides will provide parents with material to help give their teen driver clear, concise and easily actionable instructions to improve their driving.

As part of our state laws, all teens are required to undergo a supervised driving component in their driver's training. This is the time when an adult (most likely a parent) will ride with the teen driver and make sure that they are driving correctly and obeying all traffic laws. These teen driving guides that Ford will pay for will help the adults during this component so that they can ensure that their teen driver will be informed and responsible when they are driving on their own.

This program is extremely important simply because of the fact that traffic accident rates for 16-19 year old drivers are higher than any other age group. Teenage drivers are known for being risky drivers because of their inexperience on the road. Hopefully with the help of these teen driving guides, young drivers will feel more experienced and not drive as recklessly.

Ford Motor Company and the State of Michigan are joining forces to cut down on teen crashes, but there is still a lot that you can do to protect your vehicle's occupants should an accident occur. Stop by our dealership today and we'll happily go over all the safety features available to you in our Ford vehicles. We have everything from New Ford Cars to New Ford Trucks to used vehicles such as the Ford Taurus! No matter what you're looking for, we'd be more than happy to help you find it. 

Delehanty Ford is located at 1510 E. Pierson Road, Flushing, MI 48433. Feel free to give us a call at (810) 659-5688 with any questions you may have. Family-owned and operated, Delehanty Ford has been serving the Greater Genesee County area for over 65 years with customer satisfaction as our top priority. Our sales and service departments are dedicated to providing the best experience for every customer.

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Safe Driving Tips For Young Drivers

FLUSHING, Mich.- School is back in session which means your teen is spending more time out on the road commuting back and fourth to school, sports practice, and after school activities. Which means as a parent you're probably worrying about them more. So, to keep your teen safe and help you worry less, we've put together some safe driving tips for young drivers.

Our first tip is to inform your young driver how dangerous distracted driving can be. This has become increasingly important in recent years, but according to data gathered by Ford Motor Company, more than half of teens still say that they become easily distracted by others in the car. Though less experienced, it's believed that young drivers to look away from the road for longer and more frequently than more experienced drivers. Whether it's other passengers, the radio, phone calls, or texting, we know that distracted driving can be extremely dangerous.

While passengers in the car can be distracting, it's also important to inform your teen that the number of passengers they are allowed to have in the car is limited by law. So while driving around with friends may be fun, young drivers must remember that how many friends they can drive with is limited.

It's one thing to tell your young driver about distracted driving or laws that affect them, but one of the best ways to encourage safe driving habits and prevent distracted driving is to lead by example! Especially with the distraction that technology poses, you can set a good example by putting your phone away, definitely not texting while driving, and utilizing hands-free technology like Ford SYNC when you can.

Lastly, wearing your seat belt is one of the easiest ways to reinforce vehicle safety among your whole family, young or old! It's good to hear that according to Ford data 78% of teens wear their seat belt while driving, however that also means that there are 22% of young drivers that don't. While wearing your safety belt is required by law, it's also important to educate your teen about how effective seat belts are. You can develop the habit at a young age by requiring your kids to buckle up the minute they get in the car.

As your teen hits the road this year, share these safe driving tips for young drivers with them to help encourage safe driving practices. Discover the safest vehicles for your young driver at Delehanty Ford. We're located at 1510 E. Pierson Road, Flushing, MI 48433. Feel free to give us a call at (810) 659-5688 with any questions you may have. Family-owned and operated, Delehanty Ford has been serving the Greater Genesee County area for over 65 years with customer satisfaction as our top priority. Our sales and service departments are dedicated to providing the best experience for every customer.

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