Finding a safe, affordable car for a teen driver is easy with our guide. https://t.co/WyAJTk9Kgx pic.twitter.com/vEEQmxuqfD
— IIHS (@IIHS_autosafety) September 9, 2016
So, your teenager is getting behind the wheel.
As a parent, you are torn between giving them freedom and respecting their growth into adulthood, and abject terror. The statistics show that fearing for your teen driver's safety is more than "helicopter parenting." Teens crash at a higher rate than any other age group, and traffic accidents are the leading cause of death among U.S. teenagers.
Deep breaths. Deep breaths.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (the organization that awards Top Safety Picks) compiles a list of the safest vehicles for teen drivers, taking into consideration factors like electronic stability control, horsepower, vehicle size, and safety ratings. At Hyman Bros. Automobiles, we have the benefit of offering many brands for sale in the Midlothian and Richmond area. With so much choice, it's no wonder that 15 models found in our dealerships' new inventories were featured on this list.
If you worry about your student-driver staying safe on the road, consider one of the following IIHS-recommended models:
- Kia Sportage
- Kia Sorento
- Kia Optima
- Kia Sedona
- Subaru Legacy
- Subaru Outback
- Subaru Forester
- Nissan Altima
- Nissan Rogue
- Mazda Mazda 6
- Mazda CX-5
- Mazda CX-7
- Mazda CX-9
- Mitsubishi Outlander
- Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
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