Car features that actually help new drivers

Parking sensors and a rear camera reduce scrapes in tight compounds — high-value for new drivers in apartment basements.

360° camera systems help with spatial awareness but can create over-reliance. Still do a physical check before reversing near children.

Blind-spot monitors help on highways; lane alerts nudge drifting. Treat every alert as a prompt to look — not as a green light to ignore mirrors.

The best “feature” remains coaching hours. Gadgets support habits; they do not install them.