One key step is choosing between a new and a used car. Buying a new rather than used car for your teen offers other advantages as well. Since each used car is unique in terms of its features and maintenance, it is important to determine the safety items that are on the car you will purchase for your teen. A one- or two-year-old certified pre-owned car with the proper safety equipment could be a more cost-effective alternative to a new car as well. (Paul Chinn/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images) Hearst Newspapers via Getty ImagesCurrently, it is impossible to find a new car or a late-model used car that doesn’t have antilock brakes and electronic stability control.

Source: Forbes August 19, 2020 10:30 UTC