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What are the Safest Vehicles for Teen Drivers in NJ?

Jul 7, 2025

The Ford Explorer Brings Big Confidence to First-Time Drivers — and Their Parents

Teen drivers face more than just a road test in New Jersey. They’re diving headfirst into real-world traffic, snow-slicked roads, and driveways that double as obstacle courses with bonus trash cans. That’s why the pre-owned Ford Explorer earned a spot in Nielsen Editorial’s feature on the safest vehicles for teen drivers in NJ. It’s the kind of SUV that helps new drivers feel protected, seen, and in control, without needing a luxury badge or a price tag that causes immediate heartburn.

Recent Explorer models come with top IIHS crash-test scores and Ford’s Co-Pilot360™ safety suite, which includes Blind Spot Information System, Lane-Keeping System, and Automatic High Beams. What does that mean for your young driver? It gives him or her an extra set of eyes when they’re checking mirrors, second-guessing lane changes, or trying to survive late-afternoon logjams where everyone forgets how four-way stops work.

What really makes the Explorer a standout is its size: not so massive that your teen feels like they’re captaining a cruise ship, but substantial enough to offer that “nothing’s going to rattle me” kind of security. Whether it’s hauling half the soccer team’s gear, taking on Route 287 in a snow squall that came out of nowhere, or giving your new driver the extra height to spot that guy who’s auditioning for Fast & Furious: New Jersey Drift, the Explorer is like having training wheels you don’t have to admit to.

It’s roomy, steady, and forgiving — basically, the SUV equivalent of a chill older cousin who shows a teen the ropes without making them feel like a total rookie. Find a pre-owned Explorer for sale in NJ at Nielsen Ford of Morristown.


Read the full Nielsen article: Safest Vehicles for Teen Drivers in NJ

Nielsen Editorial is a division of Nielsen Automotive Group. All content is for editorial purposes only. Any reference to pricing, vehicle features, availability, programs, specials, etc., are for editorial purposes only and are non-binding. Dealerships (Nielsen and others) are not bound by or obligated to any claims, monetary or otherwise, within these articles. Articles are for reference purposes only. For specific questions about new cars in New Jersey, used cars in New Jersey, or other automotive, vehicle, or financial-related questions, contact Nielsen Ford of Morristown directly.

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