So true, if you must get them a car an early Prius would be fine. A little underpowered, but it is fun to drive slow in a constant battle for higher gas mileage. Do not get them some fire breathing car which is likely going to get totaled.
That's irrelevant, like in this case...A Prius driving at highway speeds can easily kill someone on a motorcycle. Don't matter if you're in a Vet or Prius. Happens all the time.