Teen Drivers?

Most states allow people to get a driver's license at the age of 16. Some people feel that 16 is much too young for the responsibility that comes with driving a car and that teenagers should not be allowed to drive until the age of 18. In your opinion, at what age should people be allowed to drive, and why?

For older drivers it may seem like 16 is too young of an age for teens to begin driving, but I think it's the perfect age. By starting at a younger age, drivers will become more alert to everything in their surroundings. Starting to drive at 16 is a great way to develop many skills. In addition some teens need to drive at 16 because many teens now work as well. 16 is not too young of an age to begin driving, it's the perfect age.

There is a lot of responsibility that come with a car when one begins to drive. You have to be able to multi- task while driving. As a driver you must be able to scan the road, look ahead and drive the vehicle. Multi- tasking comes naturally to many. As students in high school teens are taught to multi- task so it should not be anything difficult to do.

In order for a teen to begin driving at 16 they must take a class, so that they can take the written exam, to receive their permit. They have to have thirty hours in a classroom environment and eight hours behind the wheel training. Depending on where you go the prices range from about 175 dollars to 250 dollars. Many teens do not want to have to take the class so they just rather wait until they become 18 to get there license.

A number of teens do need to begin driving earlier than others. Now-a-days many teens have jobs and they must have some way to get to their job. By being capable to drive, it will be easier and faster to get around, instead of waiting for the bus or hoping their parent/ guardian can take them.

Many people do fear that teens are more prone to becoming distracted while driving, so the best thing to do is increase the age to begin driving. But there are countless rules for teen drivers that will lower that risk of teens becoming distracted. They are not allowed to drive with people in the car other than their immediate family, they cannot use their cell phones at all (including a Bluetooth device), and they have certain hours in which they are allowed to drive.

There is always a good and bad in a group. Unfortunately, a few people always ruin it for the rest. There are some 16 teen year old drivers who can handle the responsibility of being a driver, and there are some who cannot. It should not affect all drivers though. The maturity level of many 16 year olds is very high.