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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I disagree with any standard that says your teenager must have a car that is less than 4 years old!  PLEASE!  Yeah, of course we all want to drive a safe vehicle.... but I am giving my kid my old car when the time comes and I replace my car every 10-12 years.  My cars will have air bags and brakes that work.  Done.

Is it a Rav4 or a Highlander?  I'm not sure I'd put a new driver in an SUV.  I drive a Camry and DH drives a newer Rav4.  I find that I have a lot more visibility to the side and rear with the Camry.  People always think that they have more visibility in SUVs, but I think that's a misconception b/c of the height.  Views to the front are better in SUVs, but to the side and rear, the height reduces visibility -- and frankly, the rear/sides are the hardest to see at anytime, in any car.  From driving both cars, I think it is easier to feel distances and understand curves and the road variation in a lower car like the Camry.  So, if you have a Highlander, I'd be hessitant to give it to a 16 yr. old.... a Rav4 --- Maybe, but I'd keep a tight reign on how he's learning to manuver it.  IMO, the better choice would be a sedan (maybe trade it for a used sedan).

If your only options are keep or sell the SUV you have, I'd keep a Rav4, but not a Highlander (too big for a new driver to manage).[/quote]

You can disagree all you want but the stats bear out that stability control in an SUV greatly reduces accidents and fatalities. Your insurance company will also make you pay for your thoughts for a teenager driving a 10 year old car without some of the most up to date safety issues. For me, I would rather err on  the side of safety and the numbers.

http://carfinance.com/electronic-stability-control-vital-for-teens-says-iihs/[/quote]

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