In another case of common sense preached from a government agency comes the latest findings from the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration. They say that teens should drive larger cars because less teens die in crashes
with said vehicles. Of course, less teens drive these vehicles period so the numbers could be misleading. The NHTSA
says teens should drive vehicles that meet these requirements:
- 4 or 5 star rollover ratings
- Weigh 3,300 or more pounds
- Accelerate to 60 mph between 8 to 11 seconds
- Have ABS and side air bags
That leaves them in mid to full size sedans that cost much more than a compact. This makes the dumbest argument of
all time since neither teens nor their parents can afford these types of vehicles. What’s wrong with
well-tested compacts like the Civic 4-door, Mazda3, VW Jetta? Instead they suggest the Accord and Passat. This is
why agencies like this aren’t treated seriously when they make other recommendations that might be on the
nose.