The Experience of Buying a First Car

Buying your teen their first car causes a rush of emotions from exhilaration to anxiety. Buying them a safe car is the best thing you can do as a parent. They may want the newest or fanciest car on the lot, but remember that safety always comes first. Ford offers the safest cars on the road today, either new or used, from trucks to SUVs to cars. The next thing you can do is hope that your parental skills you used over the life are implanted in your teenagers mind while they are driving. Teen driver accidents occur every day and are as unpredictable as the weather so as you shop for their first car, keep that in mind. As an extra precaution tell your kids about the dangers of texting or calling while they are driving. Teach them how to be a defensive driver. Most states have laws limiting the number of passengers that are allowed in a teens car, but make sure to reiterate that to them. Passengers can be just as distracting as cell phones. Remind them to wear their seat belts even if the drive is only a mile or so. Accidents can and will happen so tell them that wearing their seat belt can help save their life. Be sure to be strict with them, they may dislike you for it at that time, but they may be thanking you for it later. Be sure to lead by example, so if they are not allowed to text and drive, then you should not text and drive. Buying your teen their first car can be a significant point in their life as well as yours, so remember that safety comes first, and educate them about the dangers that accompany driving.

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