The Safest Used Cars for New Drivers

New drivers tend to be involved in more accidents due to their inexperience behind the wheel. This makes having a safe car even more important when you’re new to the road. If you’re looking for a reliable car that has lots of modern safety features and comes at a reasonable price, you can find some excellent used models out there. Here’s a guide to some of the safest cars for new drivers.

Mazda 3

With its sporty handling and attractive exterior, the Mazda 3 is appealing to younger drivers. At higher trim levels, it comes with standard safety features like forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and a driver attention monitor. You can also get models that offer a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert to ensure you change lanes safely.

Other appealing features you can find on certain used models include a six-speaker sound system, LED exterior lighting, USB ports, and a rearview camera. All models come with the same engine that’s paired with your choice of either a six-speed automatic or a six-speed manual transmission.

Honda Fit

While not many safety features come standard on the base trim of the Honda Fit, an upgrade will get you several driver-assist technologies designed to keep you safer on the road. That’s why getting a slightly used version of the Fit is a great idea. This car is already a good value, so purchasing one that’s a few years old will get you an even better price and the chance to get a higher trim level with more bells and whistles. Found on higher trims are driver aids such as lane departure warning, lane-keep assist, and forward collision warning.

Ford Escape

For those who feel safer in a larger vehicle, the Ford Escape is the perfect SUV for new drivers. In fact, it’s one of Ford’s most popular SUVs, making it easy to find a nice used model. With lots of room inside for cargo and friends, it works for drivers both young and old. Standard safety features include a blind-spot monitoring system, automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, and rear cross-traffic alert. If these features don’t offer enough peace of mind, you’ll also get forward collision warning to help prevent you from hitting anything crossing your path.

Toyota Venza

Being reintroduced for 2021, older models of the Toyota Venza offer exceptional good looks and athletic performance. This crossover SUV has plenty of seating for up to five people and a large cargo area with room for whatever you need. It has a powerful engine and impressive reliability, making it a good deal for those on a budget. Traction control and stability control help this vehicle to stay on the road, and a rearview camera will make backing up a breeze. Keeping your tires properly inflated will be easy with the tire pressure monitoring system.

Finding the right car for a new driver can be tricky. You want something safe and reliable, but also fun to drive and appealing both inside and out. At Fairway Auto Center, you can find a variety of used vehicles, so you’re sure to find one that will work for you.

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