Are you looking to surprise your son or daughter with a new-to-them vehicle for Christmas this year? If so you might have run into the fact that there are a lot of vehicles out there to choose from and they all have different features. So what are you supposed to look for? Well, I’m sure you’re looking for a vehicle that’s safe. Younger drivers tend to have a higher rate for the accident due to their lack of experience. So looking for a vehicle that has top of the line safety might be a good idea. But top safety usually comes in a brand new vehicle that might not fit into the budget.
According to the IIHS, percent of those who bought a vehicle for their teenagers said they bought it used. With that reality in mind, the Institute regularly publishes a list of affordable used vehicles that meet important safety criteria for teen drivers. And we want to share them with you! Instead of listing out all of the vehicles we have linked the article here!
It is important to know that there are two tiers of recommended vehicles, best choices and good choices. Prices range from about $2,000 to nearly $20,000, so parents can buy the most safety for their money, whatever their budget.
The article also lines out some pretty helpful tips for purchasing a vehicle for a teen driver. If your little one isn’t so little anymore and will be hitting the road anytime soon, be sure to keep these in mind when you’re purchasing a vehicle for them.
Young drivers should stay away from high horsepower – The high horsepower can tempt them to speed which could lead to more frequent accidents
Bigger, heavier vehicles are safer – The bigger the vehicle the better protected the driver in the case of a crash
Electronic stability control (ESC) is a must – This feature helps a driver maintain control of the vehicle on curves and slippery roads. The list goes as far as saying this feature reduces risk on a level comparable to safety belts.
Vehicles should have the best safety ratings possible – According to the article this can be defined as “At a minimum, that means good ratings in the IIHS moderate overlap front, side, roof strength, and head restraint tests and four or five stars from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).”
If you are still in the market for a used vehicle that can fit in your budget and check off all the boxes, we invite you to take a look at our impressive inventory. Whatever type of vehicle you’re looking for, we are confident we can help you find it! Schedule a test drive now or stop into Carriage Traders soon!
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