The best cars for young drivers under $10 thousand: successful models

Sooner or later, every young person faces the question of whether it is time to get a driver's license. For parents of teenagers, the question arises at this point: what kind of car should they buy for their child's first driving experience?

Parents.com helps to answer this question. Its experts have identified the criteria to consider when choosing the first car. They also pointed out the 5 best cars that meet these criteria and cost less than $10,000. However, it is worth noting that all prices are for the US market.

What to look for when buying your first car

Of course, safety is at the top of the list. According to the American Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), teenagers drive less than almost all other categories of drivers, except for the oldest. At the same time, the number of accidents and deaths when a teenager is driving is statistically higher.

The IIHS reports that the crash rate for drivers aged 16-19 is nearly four times that of drivers aged 20 and older. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that car crashes are the leading cause of death among 15- to 18-year-olds in the United States.

So, when choosing a first car for an inexperienced driver, it's important to choose a model with reliable airbags. Also, look for a car with stability and traction control. Parents are also advised to look for things like antilock brakes, forward collision warning, blind spot monitoring, and some other driver assistance features. Among them are:

• exterior mirrors with turn signal indicators;
• LED headlights and taillights;

• automatic high beam;
• hill start assist;
• infotainment system with voice recognition;
• at least six airbags;
• automatic headlights on/off;
• 360-degree view cameras.

The best cars under $10,000

On the American market, 5 car models meet these requirements to the maximum extent possible, making them a really good choice for a young driver.

Mazda 3 2014

Toyota Corolla 2013

Toyota RAV4 2009

Honda Element 2010

Toyota Avalon 2011

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