Each year, new vehicle models roll out with updated digital displays, back-up cameras, automatic parallel parking features, and more. But for parents of teen drivers, ensuring their children's safety as they hit the road on their own for the first time is typically the biggest concern when car shopping — not bells and whistles. Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens, so parents are justified in their concern. Teen drivers ages 16 to 19 have a higher risk of being involved in a car crash than any other age group and are nearly three times more likely than drivers aged 20 and older to be in a fatal crash, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Young drivers' lack of experience combined with increased driving distractions puts increased importance on vehicle safety. To help worried parents pick the safest car for their new teen driver, the vehicles named to U.S. News' annual Best New and Used Cars for Teens list are determined by safety features, crash test performances and general liability indicators. In the slideshow above, find which new and used cars made U.S. News's 2019 list of best cars for teens. See also: |

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