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Jul 7, 2025

Why the Jeep Compass Is a Grounded First Ride for Morristown’s Newest Drivers

In Morristown, teen drivers don’t get the luxury of easing into things. Their first solo trips include navigating local construction detours that change daily, dodging delivery vans double-parked on like they’re building an obstacle course, and figuring out how to park on a hill without becoming a parallel-parking legend for all the wrong reasons. (Spoiler: everyone’s watching.)

That’s exactly why the Jeep Compass made Nielsen Editorial’s list of the safest vehicles for teen drivers in NJ. It’s built to help new drivers stay steady, alert, and a few steps ahead of whatever the road throws their way (including that one pothole that could swallow a Vespa).

This compact SUV keeps things calm with a thoughtful mix of visibility, maneuverability, and driver-assist features that help bridge the gap between “just licensed” and “seasoned commuter.” Standard and available tech includes Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning, Blind Spot Monitoring, and Rear Cross Path Detection — essential tools when your teen is trying to back out of a ShopRite parking space during peak chaos with a cart rolling directly toward them.

And while it’s a Jeep, the Compass trades off-road muscle for urban agility, giving your new driver something that’s both practical and protective for everyday use. It’s easy to handle, light on drama, and surprisingly composed for a vehicle that can still tackle snow piles, random gravel shortcuts, and sudden “Road Closed” signs with classic Jeep confidence.

For families in Morristown who want a safety net on four wheels, the Compass is the kind of smart start that grows with your teen as they learn the ropes, the roads, and the unwritten rules of driving in NJ. Find a new Compass for sale in NJ at Nielsen Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Morristown.

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

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