Ford Focus ZX3 - This snappy looking hatchback has enough pep to make any teen driver happy. It's simple interior and great visibility help to
eliminate distraction and make the road a friendlier place. One reviewer noted that because the Focus ZX3 was so fun to drive, he had not just
one, but two of them in his own driveway.

 
Mazda 3 - Very reasonably priced the Mazda 3 is stylish and well built. Truly a drivers car known for its superb handling, it also does well in the
gas mileage department. it is a car enjoyed by drivers that looks good in the process.

 
Honda Fit - A great value, the Honda Fit is a sporty looking hatchback with lots of standard features, including side curtain airbags for you and an
ipod compatible audio system for your teen. Not a particularly fast car, it has enough storage options and space to make up for its lack of speed.

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NASCAR Driver David Ragan to Educate Teens on Safe Driving by Lisa Ziegler

As a part of AAA Foundation's campaign to reduce vehicle accidents involving teen drivers ages 15 to 20, David Ragan, one of the youngest drivers in NASCAR is working in conjunction with AAA to educate teen drivers about the significance of safe driving as well as car maintenance inspection. During the 2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series last February, David Ragan, aged 21 finished the race obtaining the 5th spot.

As a part of AAA Foundation's campaign to reduce vehicle accidents involving teen drivers ages 15 to 20, David Ragan, one of the youngest drivers in NASCAR is working in conjunction with AAA to educate teen drivers about the significance of safe driving as well as car maintenance inspection. During the 2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series last February, David Ragan, aged 21 finished the race obtaining the 5th spot.

David Ragan will travel in schools and other institutions across the United States to speak with youngsters and discuss the safety measures and maintenance check tips for their vehicles. Ragan will also share his safe driving techniques and demonstrate them. In fact, Ragan has already
visited some high schools in Daytona Beach and in Las Vegas and performed some demo.
According to David Ragan, driver of the No. 6 AAA Ford Fusion in the 2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series: "I know the challenges young drivers face.

There are a lot of temptations and distractions that can cause inexperienced drivers to loose focus. Managing the driving environment and anticipating what can happen on the road is as important for teen drivers as it is for professional race car drivers. Part of the process is being mentally prepared to drive, buckling up and thinking about the conditions under which you will be driving. It also has to do with not allowing your attention to wander from the road, anticipate turns, change lanes or know when to slow down or speed up. AAA has training materials that can help teens master these skills and become safer drivers at AAA.com."

"In racing, we rely on trained professionals to prepare and maintain our vehicles. Teens also need to have their vehicles inspected and maintained by qualified technicians.
Many young people start by driving older cars and trucks with a lot of miles on them. They need to have brakes, steering components and suspensions checked. Tires, lights, fluid lines and other items that can wear out need attention too. That's something AAA's Approved Auto Repair program can help them with. By driving for AAA and its 50 million members this year - and taking the opportunities they are providing to speak with teen drivers - I'm hoping I can shorten the learning curve and improve the margin of safety for people not much younger than myself." he continued. Meanwhile, according to a research conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there are mote than 300,000 teens aged 15 to 20 are injured in car crashes every year and nearly 8,000 are involved in fatal crashes. NHTSA also said that more than 3,500 teens are killed in these car crashes each year. Moreover, NHTSA also said that young drivers "are more likely to speed, run red lights, make illegal turns, and die in SUV rollover."

Teen drivers should get the Jeep Patriot SUV with quality Jeep thermostat and Side Occupant Protection System to avoid injuries during rollover crashes. Letting the Teenage Drivers See the Responsibility that Comes With Driving by Muna wa Wanjiru Driving any type of vehicle is a big responsibility. The various laws and road safety rules are ones that need to be fully understood. While this is all very true there are some drivers who need to have time to learn and gain the experience to become good drivers. These new beginner drivers are in most cases teenage drivers.

As the experience level of these people is still very low it is necessary for the teenage drivers to be careful as they begin to gain their experience. For these reasons they should make sure that at the beginning of their driving with a new license that their front seat passenger is an adult over 21 years who has a good experience of driving. With the advice of these individuals the teenage drivers will learn to keep their composure even when they end up in a situation with which they are unfamiliar. At these instances their adult passenger will be able to tell them the best ways to avoid getting into trouble. They can also help their teen driver find alternate routes around the spot where there is trouble. There is another aspect to having an adult passenger going along with them during the initial period of learning and gaining experience. This is the advice which can turn these teenage drivers into responsible drivers. The bad habits that can be learned during this time are broken and the good practices are encouraged. While having an adult passenger is a good way for teenage drivers to gain experience at keeping calm during a troublesome situation, there are times when these young adults will have to drive without their adult passenger. As many traffic accidents occur with the driver being a teenager it is best if teenage drivers understand the need to be careful. The most important time for this care is when the passengers are also other teenagers. At these instances the driver must insist that all of their passengers should behave and not cause any problems while they are driving. If these types of incidences can be minimized there is a strong chance of the teenage driver being able to live to another day. The idea of being able to drive is an occasion that teenagers look forward to. By letting the teenage drivers see the awesome responsibility that comes of driving any vehicle they may learn to be careful. This care will lead to more teenage drivers becoming responsible adults and good drivers too.

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