Anonymous wrote:I had a Jeep CJ7 manual steering, manual brakes, non hydraulic manual shift stick, manual locking lugs four wheel drive and no radio. Also no heat or AC. Man you paid attention when driving.

Thing was a beast. Push bars, lift kit, hitch. Huge metal metal numbers.

I have ADHD and this car commanded attention. Get him that

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I had a Jeep CJ7 manual steering, manual brakes, non hydraulic manual shift stick, manual locking lugs four wheel drive and no radio. Also no heat or AC. Man you paid attention when driving.

Thing was a beast. Push bars, lift kit, hitch. Huge metal metal numbers.

I have ADHD and this car commanded attention. Get him that

Get a manual suburu with the ISight system.

Anonymous wrote:Toyota prius
Smart key let’s you know if key is in car or not
Has strong metal bar to prevent crumpling accidents
Fuel efficient for when they forget to refuel you have more time after down to low bars
Did well in safety tests

While the Toyota Prius is mainly associated with fuel efficiency, it is also a safe car for your teen. The 2011 to 2013 models are IIHS Top Safety Picks, and several of the model years thereafter received Top Safety Pick+ ratings. Also, like the Honda Civic, parents can find a Prius for under $10,000.

https://www.motorbiscuit.com/buy-these-cheap-safe-cars-for-your-teen/


Nearly every parent wants the best car safety for their child from their very first trip. Although, as the years go by, the grim specter of your teenager getting behind the wheel becomes a reality. Still, there are ways to protect your teen, like buying them a safe car. Here are some cheap, safe cars that you can feel good about buying for your teen. 
* Mazda 3– 2011 to 2013
* Honda Civic– 2012 to 2015, and 2019 or newer
* Toyota Prius– 2011 or newer
* 2013 Chevrolet Volt
* Toyota Corolla– 2014 or newer
* Lexus CT200h– 2012 and 2013

Toyota prius
Smart key let’s you know if key is in car or not
Has strong metal bar to prevent crumpling accidents
Fuel efficient for when they forget to refuel you have more time after down to low bars
Did well in safety tests

We bought a 2013 sedan — it has a backup camera, but not the other bells and whistles.

OP, are you sure this child should be driving right now?

I prefer the safety features of newer cars including a backup camera and alerts.

Get a car with manual transmission. Needing both hands and feet to drive reduces the ability to mess with the infotainment.

Also, I think a newer car with all the safety options is the best idea for a new driver. They will make mistakes, but things like auto braking can reduce the chance of an accident.

Oh my. If you’re concerned about that, I hope you at least keep the student driver sticker on the car to warn other drivers.

Some of the newer cars have voice functions that are nice so you don’t have to look away from the road to adjust things.

Anonymous wrote:Why a regular key? As a person with ADHD I wish I had a push start so I didn’t have to dig out my key from the depths of my cluttered bag where I threw them.

Agreed.

Toyota priuses have smart keys plus very good safety ratings for teens (it has a solid metal bar that protects against crumpling when rear ended and are fuel efficient. Mine gets started from stop lights quickly also.

Maybe ask this in the car forum.

Good luck

Why a regular key? As a person with ADHD I wish I had a push start so I didn’t have to dig out my key from the depths of my cluttered bag where I threw them.

I advised husband i don’t want a newer car for DD. New cars have a screen that you can look at and manipulate music and read texts. I would think a regular key versus a fab or combination lock would be safer. What used model/year car would be suitable for 17 and rising 16 year old?