One of the many things a teenager looks forward to is getting their license. To be able to drive yourself and your friends without the hassle of dealing with your parent(s)/guardian is one of the best feelings in the world. Obviously,…
16-year olds have higher crash rates than drivers of any other age. Obtaining a drivers license is a huge new step to a 16 year old. Most may think that it is sense of independence and freedom. It is exhilarating to be a 16-year old and know that they will no longer depend on their parents to drive the to school, party 's, theaters, meeting with friends, and many other places. Unfortunately, being a 16-year old with a drivers license has brought a lot of problems to teens and their families.…
Some people believe that teenagers should not have their licenses until they mature more but that statement is wrong according to Unlimited-revs where they state that 5 reasons why teenagers need vehicles or at least access to them, some of the reasons are Job…
Teenage Driving: Do or Don’t? People can get a driver’s license from the age of 15 in the US. Car accidents are extremely common, and a lot of them can be fatal. Is it a good idea to let teenagers drive? Well, let’s take a look at some facts.…
Growing up most kids can’t wait until they turn sixteen so they can get their driver license. It’s even a dream to most teens and to take that away would be a world of terror. After reading both articles “Should the Driving Age Be Raised to 18?” and “Do Teens Need Graduated Licenses?” I can explain the different opinions on why teens shouldn’t get a license or drive at sixteen and if teens should go though a program called “Graduated Driver License” to keep lives safe and reduce car accidents yearly.…
According to statistics, 16 and 17-year-olds represent 2% of all US drivers, but are involved in almost 11% of all motor vehicle crashes. Many disagree with the laws of teenage driving. Some view graduated licensing as an inconvenience, but it's purpose is to counteract the poor safety record for…
sixteen year olds should be able to prove that they are responsible enough to handle driving through testing and proven capability. If it is just accepted that all sixteen year olds are incapable of driving, than these individuals will believe they are not adults for an even longer period of time. When society treats them as teens, then they are going to act like teens. If we treat these sixteen year olds as adults, than they can be expected to act more like it. If they really are ready, then they should be allowed to…
For most Americans, 16th birthdays are synonymous with getting a driver’s license. It is a monumental day for most teens, however many believe that teens are too careless to drive. While teens may seem more reckless and irresponsible, they only account for about 12 percent of all fatal crashes per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The minimum driving age should not be raised because fatal crashes involving teens are steadily decreasing due to tougher restricted license laws and teens can receive valuable experience at a younger age.…
Glaser says, “We don’t hand teenagers car keys without first educating them about how to drive. Why expect 21-year-olds to learn how to drink responsibly without learning from moderate models, at home and in alcohol education programs”(Glaser 1). Although this is a valid point, the key focus in this quote is how she used “teenagers” when talking about driving, and “21-year-olds” when talking about drinking (Glaser 1). The drinking age is twenty-one for a reason, and teenagers drive at sixteen for a reason. Drinking, and driving do not mix well, especially for teens.…
Teenagers aren’t the only ones who make the mistake of drinking and driving, even adults who are supposedly more mature and responsible make the same mistake. In fatal crashes in 2011, the highest percentage of drunk drivers was for drivers ages 21 to 24 (32 percent), followed by ages 25 to 34 (30 percent) and 35 to 44 (24 percent) (MADD-Statistics). That leaves 14 percent for other drivers who range from under 21 and older than 44. On the contrary, teens naturally overdo it and binge more often than adults (MADD- Why 21).…
Most teenage drivers are involved in car crashes every year, and more are killed than in any other age group. Even to this day, 6,000 teens die in accidents annually—more than fifteen a day (Triplett 1). These alarming statistics prove that receiving a driver’s license at the age of sixteen is merely too young. Teenagers are incompetent about being on the road, which increases the chances of putting others at risk because they have not developed a strong level of maturity and experience. The driving age among teens should be increased because facts prove that teenagers cannot handle the physiological and physical challenges that approach them on the road.…
There are teens at the age of eighteen who have their license and can drive their friends around but lack experience. If kids are driving by themselves for an extra year, then they will be more responsible at the age of eighteen when they drive with others. With this inexperience, they have a crash rate higher than any other age group. If teens start earlier and drive more before they are free to drive their friends' places teens should lower the number of accidents they have on the road a substantial amount. Teens should be able to drive at a younger age because it can help them be more responsible.…
An outrageous number of teens are killed each year in car accidents. Children in our communities are dying left and right from driving accidents because we 're not taking the correct course of action to help them. The amount of effort it takes to protect your young loved one from car accidents is not a huge undertaking and is worthwhile. Parents have to take most of this blame because they 're the ones that should be teaching their teens how to drive responsibly and being a good example on the road. Despite major efforts, teen deaths from car accidents remain to be a problem in today 's society.…
Teenagers are not mature enough and this is the first reason why driving age should be raised. Teenagers wait for a long time to drive and when they finally be 18 and can drive they do crazy things like driving very fast which is unsafe thing for them and for other drivers on the road. Letting the teenagers drive in early age would increase the number of car accidents. As it is mentioned 5000 teenagers dies every year from car accidents. Teenagers are not matured enough to…
The excitement that a driver’s license brings to a teenager is one of the few things that hasn’t changed over the years. To teens, driving brings a sense of freedom and independence, it boosts self-esteem, and makes one feel grown up. However, teenagers have less experience, maturity, and driver training than most adults. Therefore, more teenage drivers are involved in car crashes every year and more are being killed.…