Parents face a host of challenges when it comes to keeping their children safe. The teenage years can be particularly challenging, as you increasingly feel the need to keep them safe from themselves as well as others.
Picking a car for a new driver can be difficult, but the experts have weighed in. They offer some assistance on choosing cars that can help your kids avoid car accidents.
Driving Skill Comes First
It’s important to acknowledge this point: The conduct of the person behind the wheel has a much greater impact on safety than the type of vehicle someone drives. The vast majority of car accidents are the result of human error.
Inexperienced drivers make mistakes. Anything you can do to help them limit or avoid those mistakes will do more to protect your teen’s safety than purchasing even the most indestructible car.
To that end, do your best to model good driving habits. Teach your teen about the what can happen due to distracted driving or aggressive driving. Give them tips on how to handle these situations safely. Make sure they know the importance of wearing their seatbelt every time they drive.
Unimpaired, attentive, buckled-up drivers have already eliminated many of the conditions that lead to serious car accident injuries.
Recommended Cars
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Consumer Reports put together a list of cars to look for when choosing a vehicle for your teen driver. The list did take cost into consideration. The top choices among used cars include:
- Toyota Camry, 2018 or newer
- Genesis G80, 2017-2020
- Toyota Corolla sedan, 2017-2019, 2023 or newer
- BMW X2, 2019 or newer
- Acura MDX, 2017-2020
There are many other good options in the small, mid-size, large and SUV categories. Naturally, the condition of the individual vehicle should be considered. A car in good condition is safer than an unreliable one.
As for new cars, the list covers vehicles with a Kelley Blue Book cost below $45,000. The list includes:
- Honda Civic sedan
- Honda Accord
- Honda HR-V
- GMC Acadia
Automatic emergency braking and effective seat belt reminders are among the features that make these cars top choices for teen drivers.
Safety for All Ages
Most of what makes a vehicle safe applies to drivers young and old. The list can be used by anyone looking to find a top safety pick when buying a vehicle. If safety is your number-one priority, this list can help you search for the right vehicle to meet your needs.
How To Deal With a Car Accident
The right vehicle can help you avoid some accidents and minimize harm when they do occur. But even the best safety tips can’t prevent every accident. Other drivers may behave recklessly, sudden weather changes can occur and animals may attempt to cross in front of you or your teen. It’s important to understand that accidents may still happen.
If you or your teen has been involved in a car crash, you need a personal injury attorney to fight for you. At The Fell Law Firm, our Texas car accident lawyers can help you get the compensation you deserve. Call us at 972-450-1418 to schedule a consultation.
