There's a reason they call it a sweet sixteen; not only are kids moving into adulthood by this age, but they are also finally allowed to enjoy a new sense of freedom that comes with cruising along the open road — sans parents, of course! Mom and dad might remember the excitement of those years from their youth, but parents of teens are also facing a whole new host of emotions. There's fear for your child's safety, of course, but also worry over choosing the right car for your new driver ... and figuring out how you're going to pay for it — gulp!

Given the fact that teens spend most of their time in school, it's often left to mom and dad to shoulder the cost of adding a new vehicle to the family. This not only means figuring out how to handle the purchase price — which averages just under $10k for cars where teens are the primary driver, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety — but also factoring in repairs, insurance and gas. And that's just the financial aspect! New drivers still need time to master the art of driving, which means parents also have to contend with the genuine threat of fender benders or serious accidents.

So will you bow to budget pressures and select an old beater, splurge on supercar or settle for something in between? See if we can guess what kind of car you'll buy your kid based on the results of this quiz!