Parents play a big role in deciding what type of car their teens will drive and should be mindful of safety issues for new drivers.

1. Fast cars are too much for new drivers to control—physically and emotionally.  Too often a parent will make the mistake of using a vehicle to make a child popular, reward a child, or fulfill a personal adolescent dream by providing their new driver with a hot car.
 

2. High profile vehicles magnify the consequences of over-correction resulting in rollovers and loss of control. Drivers and passengers sometimes feel safer in an SUV or truck and may dismiss the urgency for standard safety rules and precautions. For various reasons, pickup trucks have a disproportionately high fatality rate for teens.
 

3. Compact cars are economical to buy and operate, but are proven to increase the seriousness of injury in the event of a collision

Car Maintenance

Keeping your car safe and maintained correctly is one of the most important parts of driving safety. Tire pressure is very important in vehicle control and it’s not a bad idea to check them each time you are waiting to fill the car with gas. 

Remember to have the following safety checks performed by an experienced or professional automotive service provider. Be sure to check your owners manual for possible variations to the following suggestions for proper vehicle maintenance.