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Parents will always worry about their children when they're not in sight. But here's a way to allay just a bit of that concern. The Archetype Driver I.Q. is a unique vehicle-tracking device, designed specifically for parents of teenage drivers. The Driver I.Q. combines GPS, cellular phone, and Internet technologies to allow parentage to monitor their teens' driving habits.

The Driver I.Q. consist of a small tracking device, about the size of a deck of cards, which can be installed in any vehicle. The unit contains a GPS receiver and a cellular modem. It relays the vehicle's position and other status information to a central server. Subscribers can access vehicle data online and view current and historical locations, movements, and statuses on a digital map display.

The system can also be set to provide real-time alerts when a car exceeds a predetermined speed, enters an off-limits area, or exits an area such as a city or school grounds. The data is saved, so a parent can review when and where the car traveled. The Driver I.Q. will also send an alert to the parent if the device is removed from the vehicle.

Subscribers receive a certificate of installation with their Driver I.Q. system that can be forwarded to insurance providers for up to 35 percent in discounts on the teenage driver's insurance rate. You can buy one through driving schools, insurance carriers, wireless dealers, and other outlets.

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