Most parents would agree that some of the activities teenagers regard as fun or exciting are not always safe. This is probably why Mom and Dad are often told they are not "cool" when speaking to their teens about hazards on the highway. However, when choosing an automobile for a teenager, parents must concern themselves with safety first. Some parents choose to invest in wheel spacers to help their teen better handle a car; however, nothing can take the place of defensive driving.

Safe Versus Popular

Statistics clearly show that car collisions have killed over 5,000 teenagers in the United States each year since 2001. Teaching teenagers to drive responsibly is certainly one way to avoid such disasters. However, despite all safety efforts, when teenagers get behind the wheel of certain cars, an increased risk for fatal accidents is a reality. Many of the automobile models that are currently popular with today's teenagers are far too dangerous for inexperienced drivers to handle. Unfortunately, the cars that are safest for teen drivers are typically not the models they want to be seen in by their friends, as popularity is of the utmost importance to most teenagers. Anyone who is car shopping for a young driver may wish to cross the following vehicles off his or her list:

Mitsubishi Eclipse

With its aggressive design and impressive capabilities, the Mitsubishi Eclipse might spell disaster for a teen driver. While the addition of wheel spacers may assist a young driver to better handle this model, it is still probably not the safest choice for a teen.

Smart Fortwo

Although the Smart Fortwo is considered "awesome" by most teenagers, is it not a good choice for inexperienced drivers. Due to its lightweight construction and small design, some automobile critics have concerns about how this model will perform in a serious accident. In certain tests, the driver's side door opened on its own during impact. This creates a risk of the driver being thrown from the vehicle, which is of particular concern to parents as many teenagers fail to wear seat belts when driving with their friends.

Jeep Wrangler

Although the classic Jeep Wrangler can be seen in almost every high school parking lot, its crash test scores are cause for concern. It also did not fare well when tested for its risk of rollover. Any vehicle that can flip over is definitely not the best choice for a teen driver, as young drivers are often tempted to speed. While the aforementioned wheel spacers can widen the vehicle's track and increase its grip when the driver is cornering, a Jeep is still not a wise choice for a young, inexperienced driver.

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