Narrator >> When it comes time for a teenager to
start driving, buying a safe new car isn't always in the budget for many families.
Instead, teens often end up with inexpensive or hand-me-down vehicles
that run the gamut on safety.
But safety is especially important for teenagers.
They're among the riskiest drivers, and they have much higher crash rates than adults.
So to help families find a safe and affordable vehicle, we've created a
list of recommended used vehicles for teens.
It follows a few basic principles:
Young drivers and high horsepower don't mix.
Although these vehicles may be appealing...
Teen 1 >> I like power, fast cars.
Teen 2 >> Fun car to drive.
Teen 3 >> Like those really fancy sports cars.
Teen 4 >> Any Lamborghini would be fine.
Narrator >> ...testing the limits of a powerful engine can
be too tempting for teens.
Size matters.
Bigger, heavier vehicles are safer.
They offer better protection in a crash.
Stay away from mini cars or small cars.
Teen 5 >> I would prefer like the bigger cars because I just feel like there's less
chance of me getting hurt in crashes.
Teen 6 >> I think the bigger the better because if
you do get into an accident I would rather have more protection around me.
Teen 7 >> If you think about it, a little car versus a big car, like,
a little car is not going to win.
Narrator >> Electronic Stability Control, or ESC, is a must.
This technology helps drivers maintain control on curves and slippery roads and
has been required on new vehicles since 2012.
Finally, seek out a vehicle with the highest crash test ratings you can afford.
IIHS rates vehicles good, acceptable, marginal or poor in front,
side, rollover, and head restraint tests.
And the government uses a star rating system.
Vehicles with good crash test ratings offer the best protection in a crash.
These four principles drive the criteria for the Institute's list.
The list is broken down into two tiers of safe and affordable vehicles.
"Best Choices" start under $20,000 and offer the highest crash test ratings.
This tier also takes insurance losses into account and doesn't include any vehicles
with substantially higher than average injury losses.
If budget is still a concern, "Good Choices" start under ten thousand dollars.
These vehicles are still safe for your teen but get good ratings in
fewer of our crash tests.
Before purchasing a used vehicle, make sure to
enter its VIN at the government's website to check for any recalls.
If you're planning ahead and buying a new family vehicle that might one day belong
to a young driver, consider a Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+.
In addition to good crash test ratings, these vehicles
have front crash prevention and good or acceptable rated headlights - features that can be valuable
for inexperienced drivers but hard to find in a used vehicle.
Teen 1 >> I just want a big car that's strong,
keeps me safe.
Teen 8 >> Just having a car that is sturdy, I guess, and not made for
looks or power.
Teen 9 >> something that's safe and something that's not too expensive.
Teen 4 >> I just feel like when it comes to crashes
it's more safe in a bigger car.
Teen 8 >> Just something that can get me around and
keep me safe, which I think is kind of what every parent really wants for their kids.
Narrator>> For more information on the list of current
recommended vehicles please visit our website at www.iihs.org
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