why do you believe 18 should be a good age to be allowed to drive?
2006-11-05 05:51:35 · 9 answers · asked by Beasleybabee 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
The age doesn't really have much point in it. They try to make sure everyone on the road is mature enough to not kill someone including themselves. Yet, there are still accidents. I think people who are immature enough to forget about everyone else and care more about where they're going and what they're doing need to keep off the road. And in my opinion, maybe the government does too(just not as much). Maybe you aught to consider what would happen if anyone irresponsible could drive on our roads. If everyone irresponsible did, that is. Some people actually go the limit. They get screamed at. Some people use their blinker, and others roll their eyes and sigh. What would happen if we all drove irresponisbly? There'd be NO safety on the road.
2006-11-05 07:28:51 · answer #1 · answered by Meg C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't have a problem with a 16 year old driving. But theY should not be allowed to have passengers under the age of 18 with them. Too many teenagers pile in a car and act like idiots.
(ya I did it when I was young too, but it doesn't make it safe)
2006-11-05 06:52:36 · answer #2 · answered by cosmiccastaway 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you look at the statistics for accidents, most people involved are either really old or they are teenagers. I think its a safety issue. I didn't get my licence til I was 18 (I'm different b/c I didn't want it. I actually enjoyed be chauffered around) but I'm glad I didn't because I was a horrible driver. I imagine myself at 16, slightly less mature, driving around the city and I cringe. I could have hurt somebody. I think it really is about whats safe for others.
2006-11-05 07:00:35 · answer #3 · answered by Suni J 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because 18 year olds are more observant than anyone younger than them. That can be proven. At that age your brain is still developing, and 18 year olds generally have reached the point where they are much less likely to be a danger to themselves and other drivers.
2006-11-05 06:07:55 · answer #4 · answered by oonamahambra 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't. 18 year olds cannot make a contract in most states. Insurance companies charge more for young people, especially young men (till they are 27 yrs old), because they are more likely to be in an accident. 27 for male and female ( for equality's sake) is a better age.
2006-11-05 11:26:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it isnt, the longer u wait to drive the longer it'll take u to be a good driver, plus 16 yr olds learn as well as 18 yr olds, i mean not a big difference there
2006-11-05 05:56:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because cars r dangerous for everyone. Even insensitive (drivers) are bothered immensely when a youngster dies or hurt badly.
2006-11-05 14:10:38 · answer #7 · answered by Dotr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to drive as soon as you can see through the steering wheel!
2006-11-05 05:59:54 · answer #8 · answered by grumpyoldman 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i think it has to do with maturity level
2006-11-05 05:53:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋