The words “teen driver” can produce anxiety in even the calmest of parents. Now more than ever, drivers are distracted with teen drivers disproportionately involved in fatal crashes in which cell phone distraction was a cause. Fortunately, Subaru has built its reputation on having the most advanced safety features in the industry, with options that will give you and your teen driver peace of mind as they learn to navigate the driving world around them.
What is the Safest Vehicle type for a Teenage Driver?
The safest vehicle type for teen drivers is the safest vehicle period, and no one beats Subaru for safety. According to Aceable.com, who listed the Forester first in their article The Five Safest Cars for Teen Drivers, “when it comes to safety, Subaru takes the cake.” The author also noted that Subaru is “the only car manufacturer with IIHS Top Safety Picks for all models for six consecutive years.”
What Safety Features should a Car have?
The safety features a car possesses could save your life or that of your teen driver. In its article Must-Have Car Safety Features for Teen Drivers, USNews.com notes that anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, telematics, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, rear cross-traffic alert, and a rearview camera are safety features particularly helpful for teen drivers. Anti-lock brakes prevent the brakes from locking up when a car slides in bad weather to help control and stop the car safely. Forward collision warning and rear cross-traffic alert typically use cameras to detect when your car is about to collide with objects in front or behind the car and issue a warning to the driver. Electronic stability control and automatic emergency braking automatically apply the brakes when the car is swerving or in the event, you are about to collide with another vehicle or object. And telematics is an optional feature that automatically notifies a dispatcher to send first responders to the scene in the event of a crash.
Why are Subaru's so Safe?
The reason Subarus are so safe is because they make safety a top priority and engineer cars with safety features that exceed basic safety requirements for teen drivers and experienced drivers alike. Year after year, Subaru achieves the highest possible ratings across all of its models, which is something that very few other car manufacturers can claim. Subaru’s advanced driver assist technology EyeSight, its distraction prevention warning system Driver Focus, and the emergency assistance features of Subaru’s Starlink combine to make vehicles with unparalleled safety.
Which Subaru has the best safety rating?
The good news is that every Subaru comes standard with safety features that will help keep your teen driver protected behind the wheel. Subaru is the only car manufacturer that achieved IIHS Top Safety Picks for all models for six consecutive years. And all models received a superior rating for front crash prevention when equipped with EyeSight driver assist technology. With Subaru’s unmatched safety features, you can’t go wrong choosing a model for you or your teen driver.
What does Subaru EyeSight include?
EyeSight is Subaru’s cutting-edge driver assist technology which uses cameras mounted to your car to capture images of the vehicles and obstacles around the car. It includes four safety features which are hailed as the best in the business by safety experts. Adaptive Cruise Control has four presets which adjust your speed for traffic ahead and behind through automatic braking. Lane Keep Assist identifies lane markings and corrects your car if you swerve out of your lane. Pre-Collision Throttle Management and Pre-Collision Braking reduce power to the engine or apply the brakes to reduce speed or come to a complete stop to avoid a collision with the car in front of you. Teen drivers and their parents can breathe easy knowing that EyeSight’s suite of advanced safety features is their second set of eyes while driving.
Does Subaru EyeSight Work at Night and in the Rain?
EyeSight’s suite of safety features was designed to keep you and your teen driver protected in a variety of road and weather conditions, including at night and in the rain as long as the rain or fog is not too heavy and nothing is blocking the cameras. If you can see, so can EyeSight.
Subaru is one of the most trusted brands in the industry, with safety features which will give you more peace of mind when your teen driver is on the road. Contact Rafferty Subaru to learn more about safety features or to schedule a test drive today.
