Consumer watchdog creates new list of recommended vehicles for teens

NEW YORK — A new list of recommended vehicles for teens has been created by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and Consumer Reports.

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Teenagers are three times more likely to be involved in a deadly crash compared to older drivers, according to the CDC.

All the vehicles protected drivers during crash tests and are equipped with electronic stability control which can prevent crashes.

“Cars have gotten so technologically complicated that we don’t want ones with difficult controls that may distract a young driver from the task at hand of driving,” said Jennifer Stockburger, Consumer Reports.

Starting prices for recommended used models range from under $7,000 to $20,000.

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Families looking for a safe set of wheels for a new high school graduate can choose among 46 used vehicles and 16 new ones on this year’s teen vehicle list, according to IIHS and CR.

“As parents, we can’t control what happens on the road once our teen driver pulls out of the driveway,” says Jennifer Stockburger, director of operations at CR’s Auto Test Center. “But we do have some say in the type of vehicle they drive off in, and that can make a huge difference. This list can help parents find vehicles that check all the boxes.”

Memorial Day weekend signals the start of summer driving and an increase in crashes on the road.

To see the full list, visit this website.

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