Fun and Practical Gift Ideas for New Teenage Drivers

Looking for a gift for a new teenage driver? Perhaps they have just started learning to drive or they have just got their license and you are looking for the perfect gift for their new journey in their life (excuse the pun!) Whether it's a gift to help them drive more safely, something to help them accessorise a new car or just something to congratulate them on passing their test and getting their driving license, there are lots of ideas below. 

Although this is a site for gifts for teenage girls, most of these gifts are suitable for teen boys too. 

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Front Seat Organizer Gift

If they have their own car, help them keep it tidy and organise their stuff with this front car seat organizer.

They can use it to store all the essentials they need to keep handy in their car. It's also handy to keep electronics such as laptops and phones safe. 

It's helpful for keeping folders you may need in there, an umbrella, sunglasses or whatever need to be kept off the seat, off the floor or out of the glove compartment

New Drivers Book

Every parent will want their teen driver to have all the knowledge and information contained in this book. 

It helps teenagers know what to do when they need to change a tire, breakdown on a country road, what to do if they have an accident and lots more. 

It covers all this information in an entertaining and easy to read style so it's not boring. 

Definitely one that should be in every teenage glove compartment. 

Steering Wheel Cover

A great car accessory  is a steering wheel cover. 

Not only do they look good, some like the one featured, they  provide protection for your hands from hot weather in the summer and cold weather in the winter. 

There are lots of different colors from pink to yellow to black so you can choose the right color for the new driver in question. 

It has a luxurious feel and is soft to touch. 

Tile Mate - Don't Lose Your Car Keys

Tile mate is a great little gadget to have to make sure the teenager in question doesn't lose their car keys and can easily find them when they are out of sight. 

Attach the tile mate to your car keys and you can ring the tile mate when you car keys are out of sight to help find it. 

Of course, these can be used with other keys and gadgets as well. 

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AA Roadside Safety Kit

Parents of teenagers will always be concerned about a teen driver's safety. 

A roadside assistance kit can help give peace of mind to both parents and new drivers. It's always good practice to have everything you would require in case the unexpected occurs. 

The kit contains many items needed in case of emergency, breadown or accident. 

It includes high quality battery booster cables, a 14 function multi tool, a warning triangle, electrical tape, cotton work gloves, a mini first aid kit, 

7 in 1 Car Safety Tool 

This handy, multifunctional tool is a 7 in 1 emergency kit. 

It contains car safety hammer, seat belt cutter, red indicating light(SOS lighting), magnet, LED flashlight (bright/dim/flashing), USB charger with cables, hand cranking charging system.

It's a great little gadget to keep in the glove compartment to give teen drivers and their parents peace of mind that there is something that could be used in case of emergency. 

​The car safety hammer is a useful emergency escape tool. It can break the windows. The seat belt cutter has a sharp razor blade which can cut off the seat belts. Both tools allow you to escape quickly from your vehicle in an emergency situation.

The emergency tool with USB charger and USB cable has hand power generation. It can charge most phones in an emergency circumstance.

When you are in the dark or emergency, you can also use the LED light. The light has a flashlight function which can be used as emergency SOS.

Phone Charger for the Car

Having a car charger for your phone is extremely practical so you can make sure your phone is charged on their journey. 

Knowing that a teen can keep their phone's battery topped up in the car can also give peace of mind to parents so they know their teen is contactable. 

It's always good for a car charger to be feature high-speed charging like the Anker charger featured. The charger also comes with an 18 month warranty. It's small and has two charging points for devices. 

Car Trash Can

Let's face it some teenagers can be messy. So if you have a messy new driver, help them be in control of their mess and give them a car trash can. 

It can easily go in the car and will be there to put in all the trash and mess. It can be hooked on the back of a car seat. And you can use grocery bags to line it. 

There is a magnetic lid which will shut to contain the mess even if lined with a bag 

Car Key Ring

A really fab and inexpensive gift for a new teen driver is a keyring.

And why not give a keyring with a really lovely message from your Mom. 

The keyring featured is made of stainless steel material. 

And the  message engraved is "have fun, be safe, make good choices, and call your mom."

Car Key Ring 2

This is another car key ring that's perfect for a new driver. 

The key ring is very pretty with numerous charms. Two charms have a message which read; 

Never drive Faster than you GUARDIAN Angel can Fly

Drive Safe. We Love You! 

A pretty gift for a teenage driver. 

Drop Stop 

Stop all her items from dropping down and getting lost in the gap between catch. 

Keys, phones, change, jewelry, makeup, bottle caps, pens, gum, and will no longer fall down The Carmuda Triangle.

Drop Stop can be squished and stretched to fit in any size car seat crack (from as tiny as 1/4 inch to 3.5 inches wide) making it the perfect gap filler!

The box includes on for the passenger and another for the driver's side. 

Cell Phone Holder

Most teens will use google maps or apple maps to help them navigate to places and to use this effectively they will need to have a cell phone holder so they can see the maps and directions clearly. 

The holder featured is designed to securely fit on the dashboard. 

The viewing angle can easily be adjusted to suit the driver. 

The device can also be adjusted to hold different sized cell phones. 

Bluetooth Car Kit

If your teenager is driving an older car without built-in bluetooth and wants to be able to play tunes from a device with bluetooth and make calls over your car’s speakers then a Bluetooth receiver does just that. 

Plug it into the car charger, change the radio station to match the station on the screen and then connect to your phone via bluetooth.

It also has a charging port, so you can charge your phone while using the device.  

Snow Brush 

If you live in a cooler climate, a snow brush is a must. 

This snow brush features four rows of sturdy plush bristles to remove heavy snow. 

There is also a 4" wide scrapper blad with tough ice chippers to break through and clear thick ice. 

A necessary car accessory to have through the cold winter months. 

Oil Car Diffuser

An oil car diffuser is an inexpensive little gadget that can make a car smell extremely nice. 

This means a teen's car will always smell nice for any unexpected passengers. 

The diffuser featured is an easy to use, mess free aromatherapy diffuser for the car. 

Simply insert the refill padd, apply a few drops of essential oils and attach the diffuser clip to vent. 

Car Vacuum Claner

This is another great tool for any teen to have to help them keep their car tidy. 

The vacuum cleaner has a strong suction with a car vacuum's powerful 106w motor and strong metal turbine leave nothing behind.

Having a car vacuum cleaner to use will help it be super quick to do a quick clean and tidy in the car stopping the crumbs, dust and mess getting out of control. 

It's power cable is 16 feet so there should be a enough cable to get everywhere you need to. 

There's 3 different nozzles to help you clean the different areas of the car too. 

Socks

Another fun gift to give to a driver who has just got their licence is some funny socks. 

The ones featured say clutch and gas on them, as a reminder!

The great thing about giving socks as a gag gift is that they will definitley get worn like any other pair of socks you may give. 
They won't just end up in the bin. 

They're machine washable, breathable, sweat absorbent and very comfortable 

Accessories Document Holder - Fits Most Visors

This is an amazing way to organise all your driver documentation. 

There are three pockets and two pen holders. 

Keep your vehicke registration documents, your licence, your insurance documents and anythig else you need all in one place.

There are double elastic bands that easily slides over your sun visor, so you can keep it handy in the car. 

It will stop that panic when you need to get your hands on a document for your car and you don't remember where you put it. 

You can also use it to store  small travel items (like cards, pens, sunglasses ...)

Multifunctional Car Duster

A useful cleaning tool to have in a teen car is a multifunctional car duster. 

It really doesn't take much time at all for dust to build up on the dashboard. 

Keep the dust in check by having a quick dust over the dashboard and other places. 

Why not keep it in the glove compartment and you can have a very quick dust now and again while you are sat in there. 

The duster can also be used for washing, waxing, cleaning, dust 

Digital Tire Pressure Gauge

Properly inflated tyres are important not only for safety but for better fuel consumption. 

Being able to check the tyre pressure quickly and easily with a digital tire pressure gauge will ensure that a new driver will know exactly when their tires need inflating. 

It's a great tool to help with essential car maintenance and give peace of mind. Teens can always check the tire pressures just before a long journey or whenever they feel they may not be quite right. 

The gauge featured is easy to use, accurate and has a 2 year guarantee. 

​How to Drive Safely: 49 Expert Tips, Tricks, and Advice for New, Teen Drivers 

This is another great book to buy new drivers. You can never have too much information about how to keep safe on the road. 

In fact, this book has interesting and useful information for all drivers. 

It's full of facts based on studies which can help you take actions and decisions that will keep you safer on the road. 

For example, there are 5 actions you should always do before driving off (spending 15 seconds doing this can help keep you safe). 

Hook for a Hanger/ Bag / Purse

When you need to hang a piece of clothing (such as a jacket) or a bag during a journey these hooks are brilliant. 

You can hang some clothing without it obscuring the vision of the driver through a window. 

You can also use it to hang a bag or a purse an keep the items of the floor. 

It's perfect for hanging bags of shopping. It's particularly good for small cars when there's not much room to put stuff on the floor. 

Trunk Organiser

Another useful organiser for a car is an organiser for the trunk. 

It's good for keeping items you are carrying in your trunk from rolling around everywhere. 

A trunk is practical for transporting groceries, picnic stuff, items for study, sports equipment and lots more. 

You can also use the handles on extra side of the trunk organiser to carry all it's contents out of the car and into your home or wherever you need to take it. As long as it's not too heavy you can transports lots of items at the same time. 
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Complete Car Care Kit

If the new driver has their own car, a car care kit will help keep it looking in tip top condition. 

The set featured is perfect for the new driver. It includes 4 cleaning products.

There are glass wipes, ultra shine wash and was, tire foam protector an original foam protectent which fights fading, ageing and cracking. 

The products are compact enough to keep in your vehicle at all times. 

Interior Car Lights

These interior lights are super cool. 

Light up your driving with these lights which dance along to her favorite songs. 

They are powered by the cigarette lighter. 

Attach the lights to the interior of your vehicle with the strong adhesive and support clips. 

Download the smart phone app and you can control the light's color, brightness and the music mode from your phone. 

Bonus Ideas You May Not Have Thought Of

Here are some more ideas: 

- Advanced driving lessons. Learning to drive doesn't really begin until you've actually passed their test. Help build their confidence some more with some extra driving lessons to help them practise any scenarios or maneuvers they are not sure of.  A set of advanced driving lessons can also help decrease their insurance premiums which definitely can't be a bad thing. 

- Coupon for free oil change - making sure your teenager realises the importance of car maintenance is a must. You can help them with the cose of oil change by getting them a gift card so it's all paid for when they need it. 

_ Pay for a car wash - likewise a coupon or voucher to clean their car is another gift that will help them keep on to of car maintenance. 

- Driving experience - so they can drive on the road but they may also appreciate the gift of a different driving experience. Experience driving days where you can take a supercar out on a race track or even drive a tank can be a very exciting driving alternative and give a new driver some extra confidence in very different situations.