DDid you know that new drivers are at the highest risk of getting into an accident? This is why it’s so incredibly important to find a safe, reliable car for your teen. Continue reading to discover the vehicle types that Dallas Lease Returns recommends for those that are new on the road!

Dallas Lease Returns Teen Driver Car Tips:

  • When shopping for your teen, avoid cars that have a sporty, performance-type image. These vehicles can encourage young drivers to speed and drive irresponsibly.
  • Avoid choosing SUVs and/or pickup trucks for your new driver. While they may seem like a safe choice because of their size and weight, they are actually more likely to roll over in a crash. A teen driver’s high crash rate and an SUV’s high rollover rate can be a deadly combination.
  • Choose a later-model vehicle that is mid or full sized. These types of vehicles are good options for your teen driver because they offer sufficient weight, as well as updated safety features. Small cars offer less crash protection because of their size and weight.
  • Look for a car that has other airbags in addition to the standard driver and passenger airbags. Side and curtain airbags add an extra measure of crash protection for your teen driver.
  • Look for a vehicle that contains the latest safety features, including: Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Lane Departure Assistance, Blind Spot Monitoring and an intelligent seat belt reminder system.

When you find a car that seems like a good choice, you can also check safety ratings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 

Safety Tips for Teen Drivers

When it comes to safety, how teens drive is just as important as what they drive. The most significant step you can take to promote incident-free driving is to make sure your teenager is aware of the risks associated with certain driving practices.

Most states have graduated driver licensing (GDL) laws, which are designed to curtail risky driving practices. Studies conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) show that the accident risk for teens increases after sundown, so these graduated driver licensing laws place restrictions on nighttime driving for teens.

Statistics also show that teens are more likely to have an accident if they are driving other teens (due to factors like increased driver distraction), so GDL laws place restrictions on the number of passengers that teen drivers can have in their vehicles.

Why Choose Dallas Lease Returns

In their first year on the road, teen drivers are almost ten times more likely to get in a crash. Additionally, accidents are more common among young drivers than any other age group. In the United States alone, one in four crash fatalities involves someone 16-24 years old – nearly twice as high as other age groups.

At Dallas Lease Returns we want to help keep your teen safe on the road. Our team of experts will help you find the perfect vehicle that will give you, the parent, peace of mind. We have many late-model vehicles in our inventory right now, most of which come standard with the latest safety technology!

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