What is the best type of car for new teen drivers?

To decrease crash risk, CHOP research shows that it might not be the best choice to own a car for the first year of licensure.

• First Step: Do the research and find out whether getting a new car right after licensure is the safest decision. What are the other alternatives? Consider the injury risk, personal responsibility and financial costs that come along with it. Also remember that a "fixer upper" can be cool, but not if it's not up to safety standards.
• Second Step: Review these suggested online resources and research studies: 
• Check for car safety ratings
• Top safety picks
• Cost to maintain a car
• Third Step: Get creative. What do you want the final product you present to the class to be?