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The article discusses the best cars for teen drivers and safety tips for parents. Teen car accidents are the leading cause of death for 15- to 18-year-olds in the US, with an average of eight 16- to 19-year-olds killed in car crashes daily. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) data from 2021 reveals that 56% of deaths among passenger vehicle occupants in this age group were teenage drivers themselves.

To ensure safety, parents should consider vehicles with advanced safety features, such as anti-lock brakes, traction control, and stability control, which are mandated by the federal government for vehicles from 2013 onwards. Rearview cameras, which became mandatory in 2018, are also highly recommended.

When selecting a car for a teen driver, parents should research and consider factors such as cost, safety features, and insurance rates. Adding a teenager to car insurance can lead to a substantial increase in premiums, except in Hawaii. Certain cars are more expensive to insure than others, but liability coverage, which covers property damage and bodily harm to others, is a significant factor in the added insurance cost.

Parents can lower car insurance rates for teenagers by taking advantage of discounts, such as those offered for students with good grades or for completing a driving safety course. Not all cars are suitable for teen drivers, and parents should avoid tiny city cars, which often lag in safety, and sports cars, which can tempt teenagers to drive beyond their skill level. Electric vehicles (EVs) can be an option, but parents should be mindful of the instant power they deliver, which may be too much for a teen driver to handle safely.