Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Should States Raise Driving Age?
This article I found on msnbc.com deals with issues regarding the proper age to recieve a drivers license in the U.S. As most know, the legal age to obtain a drivers license is 16, and in New Jersey 17. Car crashes are the number one leading cause for teenage deaths in America right now and the number steadily increasing. The issue is a highly debated one, with good arguments coming from both sides. Many feel that chauffeuring their kids around until they're 18 and ready for college is ridiculous, commenting that teens need to grow up and learn responsibility. Others feel it is putting inexperienced foolish teenagers behind the wheel of a 2 ton piece of metal acting as a wrecking ball on the road. I for one, being from New Jersey and not recieving my drivers license till I wa 17 feel that an extra year or two may not be the worst thing in the world. Besides, this could save parents money on cars, insurance, gas, and the hassle of dealing with their kids accidents and car problems they will surely go through. Do you feel the age to recieve a drivers license should remain at 16 or should the government raise the age to 17 o 18?
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You do have some pertinent points when it comes to that. Kids in this generation are more reckless than when I was in high school and I appreciate that they make it harder for teens to have a "full blown license." I think that maybe, instead of raising the driving age, they should place more emphasis on remaining in school and making good grades. There has to be some way that a program such as that can be implemented.
I agree, it's not the worst thing in the world to wait another year. From the parent's perspective, it would be an extra hassle to drive them around for another year, but I think the inconvenience much outweighs the statistical costs. Teenagers need time to mature and learn to make wiser decisions.
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