Nearly half of all parents of novice drivers in the EU (46%) support black box technology allowing them to monitor their child's speed and driving behaviour, according to new findings from tyre manufacturer Goodyear.
The strongest support is in Italy (73%), Poland (72%) and Romania (72%), while across Europe the level of backing for black box technology is similar among driving instructors, with 47% endorsing the technology.
The findings come from a Goodyear Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) survey of more than 6,800 parents of novice drivers from 19 countries.
Black box technology is a growing trend and research indicates that novice drivers are more likely to improve their driving when they are aware that they are being watched by their parents.
John Lepine, president of the European Driving Schools Association, said: "The voluntary use of telematics (black box technology) by young drivers is helping them to keep to rules of the road and curb any 'moments of madness' they might be tempted to undertake. As long as they remain voluntary there are few objections to their use."
Another initiative designed to improve road safety that has received strong support from both parents and driving instructors is the graduated driving licence.
Across the EU, 42% of parents of novice drivers favour a graduated licence system. Support among parents is highest in the UK (66%) and lowest in Sweden where only 15% support the idea.
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