Safest Cars for Teens
There are many exciting milestones in your child’s life, and one of them is when they have passed their driver’s test and get their newly issued license. That then brings up the next big question: Which car should you get them so they can start to drive around Brandon, Town ‘n’ Country, and St. Petersburg, Florida?
As their parent, you want to know that you get a vehicle that is reliable and safe for your own peace of mind. To help you choose, here are a few of the safest cars for teens. You can also check out each of these models here at Elder Ford of Tampa to decide which one is best for your child’s travels in the Tampa and Riverview, Florida, areas.
Ford Escape
The Ford Escape is a compact crossover, which makes it a suitable size for teenage drivers. It gives them room to fit in school projects, sporting equipment, or their siblings while also being easy to maneuver.
On top of that, there is a range of innovative systems that the Escape offers to enhance its safety capabilities. One of these is the available Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control that automatically keeps them traveling at a safe speed as well as a safe distance from vehicles ahead.
Plus, with available Alexa Built-in, they can practice safe driving habits by keeping their hands on the wheel at all times while still getting to personalize their driving experience.
Ford Edge
The Edge is another crossover from Ford, and like the Escape, it has room for five passengers and various supplies. Also like the Escape, the Ford Edge comes with Ford Co-Pilot360™ technology to provide drivers with added safety assistance.
The Edge also comes standard with Intelligent All-Wheel Drive. This system is able to enhance the handling of the vehicle and maximize traction. This adds another level of safety when traveling in the rain or just when making tight turns. The Ford Edge also offers Bi-LED Headlamps and available fog lamps, which help safely illuminate your child’s path home at night.
Ford Bronco Sport
While known for its adventurous spirit and stylish design, the Ford Bronco Sport is also highly regarded for its safety and reliability. The IIHS has named it a 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK+ and the NHTSA gave it a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating, both of which are the highest ratings from each respective organization.
It has a range of safety features, which includes the advanced systems a part of the available Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist+. With it, the Bronco Sport can be equipped with:
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering
- Evasive Steering Assist
- Navigation with SiriusXM® Traffic and Travel Link
Being built with mechanical systems such as the 4-wheel disc brakes with the anti-lock brake system and Electronic Traction Control, handling and stability are also enhanced in the Bronco Sport for added peace of mind.
Keep Your Teen Driver Safe Behind the Wheel of a Ford
Come get a look at these Ford models in person here at Elder Ford of Tampa! We can further explain the safety mechanisms of Ford vehicles and why they are perfectly suited to keeping the teenage driver in your family safe on the roads of Brandon, Town ‘n’ Country, and St. Petersburg, FL. Contact us now to have your teen come test drive any of these Ford models so they can see which one they feel most comfortable traveling in around Tampa and Riverview, FL.
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