As parents know all too well, teen drivers tend to be riskier on the road, which means they’re more expensive to insure. The experts at Consumer Reports reveal tips to help families choose the right car and make smart insurance choices that could save thousands of dollars each year.

For now, Jordan Hinckson is just getting a feel for the road with Mom by his side. His mom, Mio Garcia-Hinckson is preparing her teen for the road and says, “Ideally, the car for him would be bubble wrapped, but in the real world, I would just want something that's safe.”

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The type of car matters, because teens have crash rates nearly four times those of drivers 20 years and older. And car crashes are the leading cause of death for ages 15-24. Choosing the right vehicle is critical. CR

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