Handing over the keys to your teenager can feel like a trust fall with no safety net. And in New Jersey, where one wrong turn leads to a jughandle you'll never escape and the weather forgets what season it is every other hour, every teen needs a vehicle that's more than just functional - it needs to feel like backup with a side of moral support.
That's why the Jeep Compass earned a well-deserved feature in Nielsen Editorial's list of the safest vehicles for teen drivers in NJ.
The Compass doesn't try to be flashy. It's not the loudest, biggest, or most tricked-out SUV on the block, and that's exactly why it's perfect. Because when your teen is still figuring out how to merge in the jungle that is New Jersey's highway system, you want something calm, predictable, and absolutely allergic to drama.
With advanced safety tech like Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Path Detection, and Forward Collision Warning, the Compass helps protect new drivers from their own learning curve - and the occasional urge to treat every yellow light as a personal challenge.
It also handles unpredictability like a pro. From sudden downpours on Route 46 that feel personally targeted to last-minute lane merges near the Rockaway Mall where blinkers apparently go to die, the Compass keeps its cool while helping young drivers do the same.
It's sturdy without being bulky, smart without being overcomplicated, and forgiving when your teen's parallel parking looks more like a 12-point turn. Basically, it's the SUV version of a parent riding shotgun, minus the nervous gasps, imaginary braking, and muttering, "I'm too old for this."
Want something that's built for real-world driving and real teen mistakes? Find a new Compass for sale in NJ at our NJ Jeep dealership.
Read the full Nielsen article: Safest Vehicles for Teen Drivers in NJ