Would you want to wait two more years to drive? Many states are trying to raise the driving age to 18. For example, some people want to change the age to 18 so drivers are safer, While others think the age should remain at 16. After looking at the arguments The driving age should remain at 16. Driving at 16 gives teens and parents more freedom. Nationwide, 76.3% of U.S. high school students aged greater than or equal to 16 years reported having driven to school during the 30 days before the survey (Shults). This shows that teens are driving to school and possibly work, not depending on their parents. Also, studies show commutes of more than 10 miles is average in teenager’s job (Wheeler). Now that jobs have become more scarce, most teenagers
