Best States for Teen Drivers: New York’s Ranking May Surprise You

Best states for teen drivers: New York’s ranking may surprise you

Getting a driver’s license is a big step for teenagers, and it can be a totally different experience -- depending on which state they’re driving in.

The Best and Worst States for Teen Drivers in 2025, Ranked by Safety

A new report from WalletHub breaks down which states are safest for teens on the road.Parents/GettyImages/MoMo ProductionsGetting a driver's license is a major milestone for teens, representing more freedom and responsibility. But getting behind the wheel can also be dangerous for teens whose prefrontal cortex—the part of the brain responsible for decision-making—isn’t fully developed yet. This makes engaging in risky behaviors more likely. That…

New Jersey Once Again Ranks as a Best State For Teen Drivers (2025), According to WalletHub

ISTOCK.COM / ANTONIO_DIAZ There is no stress and worry quite like the stress of being the parent of a new teen driver.  WalletHub released a reassuring report, showing that New Jersey is one of the best states for teen drivers for 2025. In order to determine the safest areas, WalletHub compared the 50 states based on 23 key metrics, ranging from the number of teen driver fatalities to the average cost of car repairs to the presence of impaired-d…

WalletHub: New Jersey is 2025’s 3rd best state for teen drivers - WRNJ Radio

NEW JERSEY – New Jersey is 2025’s 3rd best state for teen drivers, according to a study done by WalletHub. With summer being a popular time for teens to get driver’s licenses and an average of eight teens dying every day from motor vehicle injuries, the personal-finance website WalletHub Tuesday released its report on 2025‘s Best & Worst States for Teen Drivers. In order to determine the safest and least costly driving environments for U.S. teen…