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OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, August 12, 2009 · 20 What are your teens doing behind the wheel? Metroland Newspapers Carguide Magazine For teenagers, getting their driver's license is one of life's most exciting moments. For a parent, it's one of the most distressing. and invasion of privacy? MotherProof.com surveyed New technologies promise to alleviate parents' worries by keep- moms of U.S. teens to gauge how much snooping they're ing tabs on their teen drivers, but the use of these tools raises an willing to do. ethical question: Do they cross the line between good parenting MotherProof.com's survey found that two-thirds of moms don't use technology to snoop on their teen drivers: 64 per cent of moms said they would not put a camera or GPS tracking device in their child's vehicle. However, 53 per cent of moms admitted to investigating the contents of their teen's car, and 36 per cent said they regularly check the miles on their teen's car to see how much they're driving. While most moms are very trusting, the survey indicates that younger moms are more likely to second-guess their teen's driving habits. Some interesting results among this group include: · 59 per cent of moms ages 25-34 either would consider putting a camera or GPS system in their teen's car or have already done so, versus 43 per cent of moms ages 3544 and 27 per cent of moms ages 45-54. · 57 per cent of moms 25-34 have followed their child in traffic to see where they're going and investigate their driving habits, versus 29 per cent of moms 35-44 and 18 per cent of moms 45-54. · 70 per cent of moms 25-34 have investigated the contents of their teen's car, versus 52 per cent of moms 35-44 and 50 per cent of moms 45-54. · 65 per cent of moms 25-34 regularly check the miles on their teen's car to see how much they're driving, versus 39 per cent of moms 35-44 and 27 per cent of moms 45-54. Research suggests that monitoring devices reduce risky teen driving. Nissan develops new "Forest AC" air conditioning system Metroland Newspapers Carguide Magazine Nissan has announced the development of a new "Forest AC" air conditioning system, which systematically controls cabin temperature, ventilation, aroma and humidity to create an optimal interior environment. Utilizing a number of advanced technologies, the system is designed to recreate the refreshing climate, fragrance and natural breezes of relaxing forest settings. Along with the air-cleaning and temperature control effect of conventional car air conditioners, the new Forest AC system offers additional control of air flow, humidity, aroma and other ambient factors that can influence the physiological state and senses of the driver and passengers. A unique feature of the Forest AC is its creation of gentle, fluctuating "natural breezes" by randomly changing the volume of air flowing through the upper and front vent outlets for greater occupant comfort. Taking a hint from the pleasant effect of forest air on people, Nissan studied the effects of aromas on human mental activity. The resulting Forest AC system intermittently and alternately furnishes two unique aromas, borneol and leaf alcohol, to alleviate boredom and stimulate the driver's brain. Borneol combines a compound made from fragrant Kapur wood, lavender and other essential oils to promote calm and focus, while leaf alcohol is found in most plants and is thought to have a calming effect and reduce fatigue.