What kind of car did you buy your 16 yo?
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| My 16 year old is driving my 10-year old Volvo XC-90. I'm hoping it will make it 4 more years through both of our teenage boys. |
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NP here. Actually, it's not. Research shows that teens who drive their own cars are more likely to crash than those who drive family cars. Just heard this in a drivers ed course, btw. |
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| VW Jetta |
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That's incorrect information (first link doesn't work for me) Here's my manual online. Page 23. Front and side airbags (which cover rear passengers), side impact sensors, and roll over sensor. Back up power system in case electrical system fails in crash. http://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/pubs/OM/9B0707/9B0707OM.pdf Also has antilock breaks and traction control. It does not have a back up camera, which is one of the newer safety standards. |
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Hubby helped write part of that 1.1 trillion budget Obama just signed. Talk about a huge pay day for him and his associates. We can't wait to surprise our amazing 17yo daughter with that Lexus convertible she's been dreaming about!
I want to thank the middle class for continuing to reward those of us at the top who really deserve it. I hope hubby can contribute to more budget legislation in the future to make sure the right people get their breaks. |
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| Subaru WRX STi. Safe. |
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We are debating this right now.
Used car, not fast. Boring. I am telling my kids that they will get a car at 16 because I am done driving them around. So I am making sure we make the time to get everything finished. Most likely giving my "city car" - an old Honda civic that I can park in any tight parking space and already has dings on it. And at 4 cylinders, doesn't go too fast. Also, minivan is getting old, and although the mini van will easily handle their sports gear, I worry about it having too much space for other activities (but what girl would want to get into what I would expect to be a smelly mini van) I'm torn on "safety" - it usually goes hand in hand with reliability. I want them to be slightly scared to call me and say the car broke down and have them be no where near where they said they were going. (But boys have no concept of safety, so I worry also) |
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| 7 year old Ford Taurus with around 70k miles on it. |
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| I would probably buy a slightly used Ford Explorer or something like that. |
Anonymous
Too easy to roll...I vote for a sedan (or wagon). |
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http://automobiles.honda.com/cr-v/safety.aspx Not sure why the link is not working-here is what the link tells you Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) The latest safety innovation, the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), helps you reduce the likelihood of hitting what's detected in front of you by automatically applying brake pressure. A radar system mounted in the front grille can sense when you are at risk for a frontal collision, at which point it can sound a warning, and, as needed, automatically apply the brakes and tighten the front seat belts [1]. [Touring] [1] CMBS cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and other factors. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. System designed to mitigate crash forces. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions. Back to Top Lane Departure Warning (LDW) On Touring models, a small camera mounted at the top of the front windshield can track lane markings on the road, and it can determine when the driver is making an un-indicated departure from a detected lane [1]. Visual alerts will light up on the driver's instrument panel and the system also can provide an audible warning. [1] LDW only alerts drivers when lane drift is detected without a turn signal in use. LDW may not detect all lane markings or lane departures; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and road condition. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions. Back to Top 3-Point Seat Belts at All Seating Positions and Front-Seating Automatic Tensioning Systems All front and rear seating positions have 3-point seat belts that ride across the lap and chest to help restrain occupants during sudden stops or impact. The front seats feature an automatic tensioning system. Back to Top Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) The CR-V is equipped with dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags (SRS). One or both of these airbags will be deployed only in the event of a sufficient frontal impact. If deployed, these airbags are capable of being inflated at different rates depending on crash severity, seat-belt usage and/or other factors. Frontal airbags are designed to supplement the seat belts to help reduce the likelihood of head and upper body injuries in frontal crashes. Airbags inflated for display purposes. Back to Top SmartVent® Front Side Airbags In the event of a moderate-to-severe side impact, the SmartVent® side airbag is designed to deploy and inflate quickly to maximize potential protection for properly seated occupants, helping to protect the driver's or front passenger's upper body from injury, or vent before fully inflating if an occupant is in the side airbag deployment path, thereby decreasing the likelihood for an airbag-related injury. Airbags inflated for display purposes. Back to Top Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor To help reduce the likelihood of head and neck injuries for outboard occupants in side collisions, all CR-V models feature standard side curtain airbags. In the event of a sufficient side impact, this system will activate to help provide protection for both front and rear outboard passengers. The side curtain airbags are also connected to a rollover sensor to help provide protection in a rollover. Airbags inflated for display purposes. Back to Top Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure The latest generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure is a Honda-exclusive body design that's built for occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal collisions. The ACE design utilizes a network of connected structural elements to distribute crash energy more evenly throughout the front of the SUV. This enhanced frontal crash energy management helps to reduce the forces transferred to the passenger compartment and can help to more evenly disperse the forces transferred to other vehicles in a crash. Back to Top Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Motion-Adaptive EPS Vehicle Stability Assist™[1] can brake individual wheels and/or reduce engine power in the event of an oversteer or understeer condition, and help the driver regain the intended path. The system also features a traction control function to help prevent wheelspin during acceleration. [1] VSA is not a substitute for safe driving. It cannot correct the vehicle’s course in every situation or compensate for reckless driving. Control of the vehicle always remains with the driver. Back to Top Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) The anti-lock braking system (ABS) uses a special modulator to pulse the brakes to help prevent wheel lockup. This helps the driver retain steering control when braking hard. The Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) system balances the braking forces at each wheel according to how the CR-V is dynamically loaded. Back to Top Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Driving on underinflated tires can be unsafe, and it's often difficult for drivers to tell if their tires are low on air. This system electronically monitors the pressure in all four tires and alerts the driver when pressure in any tire becomes significantly low[1]. [1] For optimal tire wear and performance, tire pressure should be checked regularly with a gauge. Do not rely solely on the monitor system. Please see your Honda dealer for details. Back to Top Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Daytime Running Lights (DRL) (EX and above) help to ensure that the CR-V is always visible to other drivers on the road. It's a simple but important part of staying safe. Back to Top Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) The rear seats feature the Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) mounting system for use with compatible child seats. I can tell you that seeing my DH walk away from a recent rear end collision (he was the one rear ended) at 40 mph that was in a 2013 Honda Civic and not having any injury, sore neck, back issue etc was more than enough to convince me to put my teens in the latest and greatest Honda. For me safety trumps all else. |
Anonymous
I am assuming this is a joke. Too much power, too hard to drive, too fast. And uneven power delivery -- just a horrible choice, unless you want to see your child in a coffin. |
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| My 16yr old can get a car as soon as she pays for it. There is NO way, I just hand her a car. None. Zero |
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My car is ten years old and it has side airbags and traction control. I mean, I wouldn't buy a 1990something car for a kid, but you don't have to buy something nearly new for it to be safe. |
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Here you go. Here is the a list of the safest used cars for a teenager. The insurance institute is a non biased very reliable place to get information from. http://www.iihs.org/iihs/news/desktopnews/iihs-issues-recommendations-on-used-vehicles-for-teens-after-research-finds-many-arent-driving-the-safest-ones |