What are the safest cars for new drivers?

<p>My first car was a Saturn Vue. Totaled it in an ice storm last year when I rolled off the freeway. That was a very safe car as the cops and ems were amazed I managed to walk away without a scratch. Plus, it was an suv with small car mpg. Great first car imo.</p>

<p>Now I have a itty bitty Kia Rio. Everyone thought it would fold if I tapped anything. However, I was tboned last October after a woman ran a red light. My car had some damage, I was fine despite being hit directly on the drivers side. Her car lost the whole front bumper and had major damage. She had a sebring.</p>

<p>Are you in a snowy region?</p>