Is this a good, reliable, and safe first car?

I'm looking for a first car (I'm 17 and need one for my senior year because I have a lot of extracurriculars) which I will continue using in college. I had been looking at a 2009 Nissan Versa but it had gotten sold, so now I'm looking at a 2010 Honda Fit. The car hasn't been priced yet as it's a recent arrival at our local Honda dealer but the Kelley Blue Book value says the price range is $6,200-$7,800, with a best price being around $7,000 or lower. (It said that the dealer would likely sell it around $7,700) Would this be a good, reliable, and safe car that would be good for a 17 year old to drive for the next several years?

Added (1). The mileage is slightly under 118k.

Nissan & Hondas are known for being good starter/commuting cars. They waste minimal gas, are very easy to maneuver/park, last a very long time if up-kept, and best of all cost a fraction to buy and maintain of other domestic/luxury cars on the road today. On the down side if you have problems with the car down the road such as transmission or engine issues these are not the most cheap cars to have fixed. Apart from finding a good mechanic who knows how to do the job right the parts are mostly expensive; used or new. I would recommend buying one of these cars but before handing off any money take the care for a lengthy test drive. Get the feel for the car make sure its what you really want. Keep the radio off, listen for any weird noises or hesitations under the hood as well as around each corner. Blast the heater then try out the a/c. Push the car and see how it would react under real life situations for example ; hard braking; heavy acceleration etc. If you're not very good with cars I would bring along somebody who is, such as an older relative or parent as they usually know what to look for. If its what you really want & need the next part would be the negotiation. Never would I pay the full price somebody has a car listed or is asking for. Do not seem very interested as this is what the person selling the car will look for and not want to give you a better deal. Start off with a low offer then little by little go higher but not so low as to offend the seller. Note out and say any defects with the car mechanically & cosmetically such as scratches or dents. By then the seller knows you mean business & are serious about the car. The best thing you could do is let him know you have options such as stating that you have another car you are wanting to look at later that day even if it isn't true. One thing a seller hates is losing business!

That depends.

Honda has good cars. Nearly everything from Japan is quality, but the questions are:

Did the previous owner take good care of the car?
If not, what did the dealership do to make it look better than it is?
How are you paying for it? Financing? Cash?

A 2010 is already 7 years old, so age and wear should be taken into account. What's the mileage?
As far as I know, I haven't heard any complaints about it. It has good mileage, and as long as you are consistent with maintenance, it should run fine, like any other car.

If you're financing it, make sure that your finances are good enough to maintain + insurance + rent/bills/food + etc.

If you can manage, I'd say: Go For It.

Check out two other options - Kia and Hyundai(both are Korean brands). Both brands have one of the highest factory warranties when they sell brand new and the quality is close to Honda and Toyota(Japanese brands). I've seen as much as 2000 to 3000 less for the same years and equal sizes. Just remember that ANY car must be adequately maintained(constantly check fluids, belts, and other maintenance items along with keeping up on oil changes. That will make any car last a long time.

Everything that I've read about the Honda Fits are that they are great vehicles.