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If you are lucky enough to be able to buy your teen a car be selective. Most teens would want their parents to purchase a showy, fast, "cool" car, but remember to keep "safety" the priority. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) rates cars on a five star rollover. front and side crash rating system. Jeffrey Runge, the head of NHTSA, recommends parents purchase a car with 4 or more stars, to the chagrin on many car manufacturers.
BEST VEHICLES ACCORDING TO USA TODAY - MARCH 2, 2005
- Earn a 4- to 5- star rating from NHTSA fron and side crash tests.
- Have a 4- to 5- star NHSTA rollover rating
- Weigh at least 3,300 pounds
- Need more than 8 seconds, but less than 11, to go from 0 to 60 mph
- Have available antilock brakes and side air bags
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