The key to safer teenage driving

PARENTS will be able to “control” their children’s driving thanks to a hi-tech system by Ford.

The MyKey system allows car owners to programme a key that can limit a vehicle’s top speed and ensures seatbelts are being worn. MyKey will also prevent young drivers from disabling any safety features.

The system will deliver an earlier-than-normal low fuel warning and limits the audio system volume. Already a success in the US, it will be introduced in Europe next year.