Why Acura Is Great for New Drivers

WHY ACURA CARS ARE GREAT FOR NEW DRIVERS EntertainmEnt center music movie internet 7:43 When choosing a car for their teenage driver, parents look for DURABILITY, RELIABILITY and SAFETY first. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers - it's no wonder parents look for the safest possible car for their children. 83% of parents purchase a used car for their teen driver 17% purchase a new car for their teen driver Acura cars are known for their vast selection of O) safety features. The Acura ILX, TLX, RLX, RDX and MLX received both 5-star safety ratings from the NHTSA and Top Safety Picks from the ITHS All cars featured on this list received superior safety ratings in the IIHS front and side crash tests and at least 4 out of 5 stars from the NHTSA. FOR INEXPERIENCED DRIVERS, ACURA MAKES FOR A GREAT INVESTMENT: 2013-2014 MODEL YEARS ACURA TSX MIDSIZE SEDAN GOOD Front wheel drive ITHS rating 5-star NHTSA rollover rating FEATURES: Electronic stability control Emergency braking assist Traction control Antilock brakes • Curtain side airbags Dual front impact airbags ACURA TL MIDSIZE SEDAN 2013-2014 MODEL YEARS ITHS Top Safety Pick Front wheel drive 4-star NHTSA rollover rating FEATURES: Electronic stability control Emergency braking assist Front and rear head airbags Dual front impact airbags Traction control Super handling-all wheel drive 2015 MODEL ACURA TLX MIDSIZE SEDAN YEAR ITHS Top Safety Pick Front wheel drive 5-star NHTSA rollover rating FEATURES: Electronic stability control Emergency braking assist Traction control Dual front impact airbags Antilock brakes Front crash prevention Lane-keeping assist Road-departure mitigation Adaptive cruise control ACURA RL SEDAN 2009-2012 MODEL YEARS TIHS Top Safety Pick All-wheel drive 5-star NHTSA rollover rating FEATURES: Electronic stability control Emergency braking assist Front and rear head airbags Dual front impact airbags Front fog lights IIHS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NEW DRIVERS: Pick bigger, heavier vehicles Avoid vehicles with high horsepower The higher the safety rating, the better! Choose vehicles equipped with electronic stability control SOURCES: http://www.mikehaleacura.com/ http://www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings/TSP-List/2015 http://www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings/vehicles-for-teens http://www.consumerre- ports.org/cro/2012/07/best-used-cars-for-teens/index.htm http://www.edmunds.com/acura/rl/2009/?sub=sedan http://www.edmunds.com/acura/tlx/2015/?sub3sedan http://www.edmunds.com/acura/tl/2012/?sub=sedan http://www.edmunds.com/acura/tsx/2012/sedan/used/ http://www.freepik.com/ Mike Hale Acura