Fri 14 Sep 2007
Teen’s are at the highest risk one it comes to driving. Car accidents are the number one cause of death for people 15-20 years. In the last fifteen years there have been many advancements in the quality of safety features in new cars.
When searching for a first car, often times how safe the car is, is pushed to a lesser degree of importance. Most of the time the price tag and other features of the car, are put first and the safety features of the car are given little value.
It is important that parents find out what safety features are included in the car and carefully inspect what type of condition they are in. All safety features should be in good working order. Checking to see if seat belts are frayed and seeing if warning lights are on is important. Some other safety features to look for are: frontal airbags, side air bags, tire pressure monitoring systems, and electronic stability control.
If you are looking to buy a car for a teen in the near future, perhaps the safety of the car will be one of your main considerations.
September 19th, 2007 at 5:30 pm
I remember my parents wouldn’t let me get a Datsun 240z when I was growing up because they said it wasn’t a safe car. I couldn’t understand when I was younger, but I do now. Parents are pretty smart people.
November 19th, 2007 at 7:58 am
Though I’m not a teen but i didn’t have driven before. i’m learning now and soon i’m gonna buy one of my own. pray for me so that i’m not gonna make any mistakes.
November 19th, 2007 at 8:02 pm
safety first car seat
A lot of young people, especially if they are fans of hip-hop music, think the best car speakers are the ones with the biggest subsonic boom.
November 30th, 2007 at 10:10 am
my parents let me get a vitamin 240z
April 7th, 2008 at 12:57 pm
Always opt for a larger car for your teen, despite the higher gas mileage. You don’t want him or her to wrap the car around a tree, but he’ll have a better chance of surviving in a Buick LeSabre then in a Kia Rio.
September 1st, 2008 at 10:19 am
I don’t think that car model depends on the car accident staristics that much. It’s more about driver’s habbits, not the car.
September 4th, 2008 at 8:44 am
Paul, While it’s true that the accidents are more likely caused by the driver than the car itself. Choosing a safer model can mean a lot in increasing the likelihood that the person walks away from the accident.
Statistically, new drivers get in more accidents than experienced ones. With a car that has a lower focus on safety the driver is more likely to sustain serous injuries or even die from the accident.
October 19th, 2008 at 4:47 am
You don’t want him or her to wrap the car around a tree, but he’ll have a better chance of surviving in a Buick LeSabre then in a Kia Rio.i’m learning now and soon i’m gonna buy one of my own. pray for me so that i’m not gonna make any mistakes.