Because you can't have too much teen driver safety

In fact, I'd say you can't have too much driving safety of any kind. That's why we're all about salubriety around here.

So parents, I am happy to report that there is more support out there for your efforts to keep your teens safe on the road. Thanks to the Boston Globe, I've discovered a program that's designed to recruit everyone on the road to join your spy network. It's called Steer Straight, and works by way of bumper stickers like the ones we often see on the back of trucks, with a toll-free number fellow motorists can call to report poor (or excellent!) driving behavior. Reports are emailed to the teen driver's parents who can follow up with reward, punishment or discussion as they see fit. Like the GPS systems, Steer Straight encourages teens to focus on their safe driving habits, and it works because there's just no incentive like knowing that you're being watched. Check it out at www.steerstraight.com.

And you kids, don't feel bad that your parents are snooping on you. Remember that we only do it because we like you alive and well and want you to stay that way. Salubrious driving habits are fun. Really!