Most to all teens can’t wait until the day they turn sixteen. They gain more freedom, space, and best of all, being able to drive. It gives them the ability to go where they want and by themselves, without the shadowing of their parent. Although seemingly non-dangerous, some teenagers may take advantage of this privilege, which proves a significant point that the driving age should be raised. The brain of a sixteen-year-old is simply not fully capable of comprehending the dangers of the road and weighing the consequences. “The executive branch of the teen brain—the part that weighs risks, makes judgements and controls impulsive behavior develops through the teenage years and isn’t fully mature until age 25” (Davis 247-248). They have not fully
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“American states would do well to follow the example of European countries where licensing procedures require considerably more training and proven skill before new drivers are let loose on public roads” (Kitman 239). Sixteen-year-olds shouldn’t be at total blame for accidents, but regulations and training as well. A majority of new learners can’t afford to take driving training in person with a professional, but rather online where they get zero life experiences. It’s understood that people may want to keep the age at sixteen and rather just update training and regulations. If the rules were to be strategically up to date and could meet people’s need, then it is a possibility that accidents with new drivers could greatly lessen. Although providing a great claim, this still doesn’t make up for the facts that the brain provides for us. Significant information goes to prove that the legal driving age should be raised to eighteen years of age. The brain would be more matured and the part that considers which impulses to take and how to process consequences would be readily prepared for the road and the laws that are to be obeyed while driving. More experience would be given as well if a waiting period occurred beforehand and a freshly prepared eighteen-year-old can drive safer on the road than an unprepared sixteen-year-old. Therefore, the age should be raised until mentally
“American states would do well to follow the example of European countries where licensing procedures require considerably more training and proven skill before new drivers are let loose on public roads” (Kitman 239). Sixteen-year-olds shouldn’t be at total blame for accidents, but regulations and training as well. A majority of new learners can’t afford to take driving training in person with a professional, but rather online where they get zero life experiences. It’s understood that people may want to keep the age at sixteen and rather just update training and regulations. If the rules were to be strategically up to date and could meet people’s need, then it is a possibility that accidents with new drivers could greatly lessen. Although providing a great claim, this still doesn’t make up for the facts that the brain provides for us. Significant information goes to prove that the legal driving age should be raised to eighteen years of age. The brain would be more matured and the part that considers which impulses to take and how to process consequences would be readily prepared for the road and the laws that are to be obeyed while driving. More experience would be given as well if a waiting period occurred beforehand and a freshly prepared eighteen-year-old can drive safer on the road than an unprepared sixteen-year-old. Therefore, the age should be raised until mentally