First Car Safety for Teens | Santa Fe News

Getting your teen their first car? Safety isn’t optional—it’s non-negotiable. With teens being the most crash-prone age group, Consumer Reports and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reveal that even budget cars under $10K can be safe if they’re heavy (over 2,750 lbs), have solid braking and handling, and avoid complex controls. For slightly more spending ($10K–$20K), add in automatic emergency braking and reliable headlights. This isn’t just about saving money—it’s about protecting lives. Check their list before you buy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ce7800aa08e02c84