I think we need to prep our young kids to learn how to drive at a young age - this includes streets and highways. That way when they are older they are very familiar with driving and I think we as a country would see a signefacant drop in car crashes because people will be too familiar. I think people are driving when they turn 18 and get there lisence and immediatly start driving and are not familiar with what they are doing.
If we prep people at a very young age what it means to drive at 65mph then when they get older they will be knowledgable.
I honestly think 10 years old should be the new driving age - what you thoughts?
2007-06-28 17:28:58 · 22 answers · asked by Facing Worlds 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Yeah, sure. I guess it doesn't matter that they can't see over the steering wheel!
I'd have to disagree with you about the permit age.
I will agree with you that it's not too early to start talking to youngsters about the rules of the road. So when it's time to learn, it's not all brand new information for them.
2007-06-28 17:33:45 · answer #1 · answered by todvango 6 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Your average 10 year old (or even 16 year old) does not have the responsibility concept well enough inplace to be let loose with over a tonne of metal. Even those who learn to drive go-carts or other vehicles on a private road or course should not be allowed to drive on the road in the general traffic at that age. The perception of closing speeds etc. is still developing (many studies have been done & it is a fact that children have a more difficult time judging speed than adults even for crossing the road & thus many are hit 'cos they thought the gap was enough when it was not).
Then there is the problem of responsibility. To drive a car you need to be old enough to realise you are responsible for your actions & the consequences are there for the rest of your life. This also beings a legal problem since all drivers are tried as adults (in the event of an accident).
Whatever age people start driving there is a 'fresh out of the box' age. It is better to be on the safer side than to be sorry after the event. just talk to the insurance companies. they know that the younger the driver the higher the risk, hence the premiums.
I say all this even though I started driving long before I was 10 - on private property.
2007-07-02 05:11:28 · answer #2 · answered by Tim 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
At ten years old, they should be watching and learning from the adults as they drive. This is all the education they need at that age. The problem is that they are not getting it. Then later they take a class and cram for the test - just like in high school. As soon as they pass the test, they forget almost everything on it - just like in high school.
Ten year olds don't have enough sense of responsibility. A lot of 18 year olds don't either.
My thought: learn earlier, learn well, drive later.
2007-06-29 11:07:04 · answer #3 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, we need to prepare children to learn how to drive, but not by putting them behind a wheel when they can't see over the dash or reach the pedals. We teach them every time we take them somewhere in the car. If they see Daddy having fits and yelling at all the other drivers, weaving in and out of traffic, speeding and generally being a jerk, that's how they will learn to drive. And it starts well before age 10.
2007-06-28 20:02:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think people in the Us have it good. think of other countries where kids can't drive til their 18..
Belgium is like that... Kids can Drink ( alcohol ) at age 16 But can't drive til 18...
Go figure !!
I like the age now at 15/16 for kids. Still you have kids who aren't knowledgeable about the road even at that age.
Kids can not handle the ins and outs of driving a car, knowing how it works, and being quick about situations. Their minds are not that mature.
2007-06-29 16:13:58 · answer #5 · answered by simpleminded 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think that a driver should be allowed to drive as soon as they can work hard enough to appreciate the privilege of being able to afford their own vehicle, gas and insurance. (not from a trust fund or parents money either.) On the other side of the asker's coin there are way too many people driving without having to earn the privilege besides taking a few classes in high school and being spoiled by their folks.
2007-06-28 19:41:14 · answer #6 · answered by Doughnut Maker 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think that a flat driving age is inappropriate. Some children are responsible enough to drive at a younger age, and should be able to prove their ability through grades and independent certification, the same should be true of alcohol consumption. However, 10 years olds are probably too short to drive.
2007-06-28 17:37:25 · answer #7 · answered by smartsassysabrina 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Funeral directors will have to gear up for a sudden increase in business, oiy would help find jobs for un employed undertakers. It will solve crowding issue in a lot of schools. It will also mean less 14-15 year olds kids looking for summer jobs.
Yes, a lot could be said about driving at 10 years old.
2007-06-28 17:43:08 · answer #8 · answered by Barry auh2o 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
This is a joke, right? Kids can't handle the responsibilty of a car! People need to stop doing stupid things on the road and stick to the law and less crashes would happen
2007-06-28 23:04:48 · answer #9 · answered by ginzuisho 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You have 18 to 60 year olds who can't drive and you want to teach 10 year olds?
2007-06-29 05:39:25 · answer #10 · answered by wl98208 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋