What do you think about the driving age should it be put up?
2006-07-31 17:58:02 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
At least 18. I'm sorry but I feel that even when I was 16 I wasn't mature enough for what I know now. Too many youngsters are getting killed in unnecessary accidents. It's sad.
2006-08-04 16:24:45 · answer #1 · answered by Beck 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that part of driving is really about experience; although, I also feel there is a huge difference between a 16 year old first time driver and a 25 year old first time drive. At 25 you have a greater sense of responsiblity, more maturity, and you are relatively past the whole think you're invincible thing that teenagers tend to have. Here, to get your liscense at 16 you MUST take some sort of driver's ed course; and even when you do get your liscense you have a probationary liscense for the first 6 months. The rules are something like: For about 6 weeks you must have an experienced driver over 21 with you and for the first 6 months you can only have 1 non-related person in the car with you (cuts down on all your distracting friends who are more into having fun than being safe). If you don't take some sort of driver's ed, you can't get your liscense until you are 18. I think this system is a really smart way to make sure less mature drivers are restricted yet they still get the experience they need to become good drivers.
2006-08-01 01:08:51 · answer #2 · answered by lemonlimeemt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Should it be higher? Well, legally at 18 one can vote for the President of the United States, serve their country and are recognized as an ADULT. Not all 15 and 1/2 year olds are ready to drive. In California this year they have made it a law that you can't get a license until after age 18. You can get a provisional license but there are conditions attached. I think every person needs to be assessed on a case by case situation. Some kids are very responsible and some grown ups shouldn't be driving!
2006-08-01 01:08:42 · answer #3 · answered by LAUSDDISTRICT8MOMOFTHREE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the driving age is different all over but I think 16 is a good age.
2006-08-01 01:01:16 · answer #4 · answered by WHATS UP! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep the age the same, but apply what some areas are utilizing - a graduated license. A new driver at 16 has lots of restrictions; some of these are lessened at 17, then perhaps no restrictions at 18.
2006-08-01 01:03:20 · answer #5 · answered by chance_calloway 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
personally I think they should go by how mature you are, not chronological age. I do not think young kids should drive, they are way too irresponsible. The only reason they want to drive is to visit friends and go to parties. None of my kids skipped school till they drove. It just causes more problems. That topped with people who do not know how to drive, period; I think only about 50% of the people that are driving, now, should be. Driving is taken too leniently, you can be practically blind and still be able to drive. I wonder why there are so many accidents and fender benders.
2006-08-01 01:06:56 · answer #6 · answered by pixles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
25
2006-08-01 01:00:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The age is different all over the US, but I think 17 is a good age....
2006-08-01 02:43:39 · answer #8 · answered by jerzeygirl24 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily.
Driving is a skill. With practise anyone can drive well.
Anyhow, over 15 should be desirable for MATURE Driving!
2006-08-01 01:04:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they shouldnt put the age up because its all about experience they should extend the required time to have a permit and make a permit mandatory for all new drivers under AND over 18
2006-08-01 02:42:59 · answer #10 · answered by blaze 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋