As we grow up, we gain more responsibilities. One of those being the capability of driving ourselves to and from school. Keep in mind that we only have so much to spend on a car. We also need something that is efficient and helpful to our daily tasks, whether it be a car or a truck. When you bring all of this into consideration, many of us end up driving the same cars.

If you were to take a walk through our upper lot at the high school, you would see an assortment of different types of vehicles: cars, trucks, SUV’s, vans, etc.

One of the popular choices is the Ford Escape. With it’s small size and efficiency, many students seem to find it as a good first car. It’s affordable to drive and has enough space to carry any extra bags or people you may need. It also has an overall crash test rating of 3/5 stars and offers four wheel drive.

“We chose our Escape because we were looking for something that had four wheel drive and something that would be safe. What I like most is that it has pretty decent gas mileage,” Senior Mariah Forsythe said.

Another, slightly obvious, choice is the Dodge Ram or Ford F series. Considering our geographical location, many students live in areas where a pickup truck is essential. Such an option offers less fuel efficiency, but offers more cargo space and more power when needed.

Both choices offer a 3/5 crash test rating, with four wheel drive.

“Over the last two school years, the most popular vehicle among students would be either the Dodge Ram or Ford F-150, lift kit included,” Officer Tom Liberty said.

The most popular choice is the Ford Ranger. The Ranger offers enough cargo space without compromising size. It also offers a fuel efficient choice for someone who still wants the capabilities of a truck. The Ford Ranger offers a 4 ½ out of 5 crash test rating, also with optional four wheel drive.

“I picked my Ranger because it’s good on gas, easy and cheap to work on, and it’s 2.3 liter engine runs no matter how hard I push it,” Senior David Miller said.

Some of the other popular car choices include the Chevy Cavalier, Geo Tracker, Pontiac Grand Am and Chevy Equinox.