Why the driving age should be lowered to 14?
Though there is typically little support for lowering the driving age, proponents of the idea have suggested that allowing teenagers to drive earlier would give them more experience and confidence behind the wheel. South Dakota is the only state where unsupervised drivers can be as young as 14.
Should 14 year olds be driving?
In some rare circumstances, a teen can drive alone with restrictions at age 14. I think 14 is young, and so do many safety experts who recommend waiting until age 16. To move through the GDL system, most states require that the teen take certain training in class and behind-the-wheel driver education courses.
Is it OK to drive at 15?
Drivers who are 15 can drive without supervision to and from work or school. Fifteen-year-old drivers can get a restricted license if they complete driver education. Driver education required for a permit for people under 17 years old. Driver education required for a permit if the person is under 18 years old.
Why do we need to change the driving age to 18?
Keeping minors from getting behind the wheel unsupervised could prevent injury and death not only to these teen drivers but for their passengers and drivers in other cars. Many high schoolers don’t have cars or even driver’s licenses but do have a friend with wheels.
How old do you have to be to drive a car?
Ever since I was 16 years old I had heard rumours that the minimum driving age was going to raise to 18 or even higher. Should the age be 18, 19 or even 20? Should the age drop to 15 or even 14? How responsible would a teen be when it comes to operating a vehicle and having their friends in it at 14 or 15 years old?
Is it safe for a 14 year old to drive alone?
While many states require drivers to be 16 or 17, some states allow 14- or 15-year-olds to drive alone. Safety experts and politicians have proposed raising the driving age to 18. High schoolers craving independence aren’t the only ones who question the wisdom of such a change. Keeping teens safe is the primary argument for raising the driving age.
What are the pros and cons of raising the driving age to 16?
Every additional passenger in a vehicle with a 16- or 17-year-old driver increases the risk of a fatality occurring. Drivers who are 16 also have the highest crash rate than any other age. By requiring an instructor to stay with the teen until they got older, it would allow each young driver a chance to develop more positive habits.
Keeping minors from getting behind the wheel unsupervised could prevent injury and death not only to these teen drivers but for their passengers and drivers in other cars. Many high schoolers don’t have cars or even driver’s licenses but do have a friend with wheels.
While many states require drivers to be 16 or 17, some states allow 14- or 15-year-olds to drive alone. Safety experts and politicians have proposed raising the driving age to 18. High schoolers craving independence aren’t the only ones who question the wisdom of such a change. Keeping teens safe is the primary argument for raising the driving age.
Is it time to raise the legal age to drive?
The legal driving age has been a constant debate and every few years another log is thrown onto the fire. Should we really raise the legal age to drive? Would it save lives? If so, how high should we raise it?
What happens if a 16 year old can’t drive?
If a 16-year-old (or 17) is unable to drive because the driving age was raised, then someone else in the family must step up to provide these transportation services. If that isn’t possible, then carpooling with other families would also be necessary.