teen drivers
Coverage of teen drivers in the Nexus archive.
- Consumer Reports: Best used cars under $20K for teens
Consumer Reports and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety identified 74 used cars under $20,000 as safest options for teen drivers, emphasizing safety features like automatic emergency braking and crash protection. The list includes models such as the Honda Civic, Toyota Camry, and Hyundai Tucson, with advice to avoid overly small, large, or fast vehicles for inexperienced drivers.
- Michigan teens skip organ donor signups. Lansing hopes to change that
The number of first-time teen drivers in Michigan signing up as organ donors is declining, prompting lawmakers to seek increased education on organ donation, as reported by Bridge Michigan.
- ‘No celebration is worth risking a life’: Tips on driving during the ‘100 deadliest days’ for teens behind the wheel
The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day, known as the '100 Deadliest Days,' sees a 30% increase in teen driving-related deaths, with 825 fatalities in 2024 alone. Risk factors include riding with friends, phone use, and impaired driving. AAA and experts like Johnathon Ehsani from Johns Hopkins emphasize parental oversight and sober travel plans to reduce risks.