Should The Driving Age Be Raised?
Did you know that more than 5,000 teenagers die from car crashes every year?
Seeing that huge number, it is only natural that we question a 16-year-old capacity and maturity to drive, considering the vulnerability to distractions that are proper of teens, and the inexperience with the pressure sure to be abundant on the streets.
According to the Chicago Tribune, “The front portion of the brain—which includes control of impulses, judgment and decision-making, and the coordination of multi-tasking—matures deep into the 20s“, which shows the danger of driving at such a young age
With the modern technology, such as the cellphone, the probability of a teen being distracted while driving is much bigger, not to mention
Did you know that more than 5,000 teenagers die from car crashes every year?
Seeing that huge number, it is only natural that we question a 16-year-old capacity and maturity to drive, considering the vulnerability to distractions that are proper of teens, and the inexperience with the pressure sure to be abundant on the streets.
According to the Chicago Tribune, “The front portion of the brain—which includes control of impulses, judgment and decision-making, and the coordination of multi-tasking—matures deep into the 20s“, which shows the danger of driving at such a young age
With the modern technology, such as the cellphone, the probability of a teen being distracted while driving is much bigger, not to mention