Posted on 05/19/2006 8:32:12 PM PDT by devane617
Well with the current crop I can't say I blame them. I'm only 25 and I don't care much for teenagers today. When I go to any social setting there's always some 15 or 16 yr old idiot making an ass of himself along with several other friends.
It's cool to be a retard nowadays.
Can we take away old peoples licenses too? The Elderly are the WORST drivers.
Oh shoot, they can vote...nevermind.
I will talk about raising the minimum when they set a maximum :-)
It really depends on the person but generally speaking, I agree with you. As bad as parents today seem to be, a kid shouldn't get behind the wheel until they are old enough to buy beer.......
17 with restrictions.
Too young to drive depends on the individual.
Many are capable at 9 or 10. Some are never ready.
I think the driving age is fine at 16 and accidents are caused by 1st year drivers no matter what their age.
QFE!!
Raise it! There is a lot of maturity difference between 16 and 18! And require a GED or diploma as well. If they want to vote, make them at least responsible enough to test out of high school.
I started driving on my own when my feet could reach the pedals and I could see over the wheel. :)
I agree about the max age also. I just left Florida after living there for two years. It gives a whole new meaning to defensive driving.
I think it should be lowered.
I got my learners permit at 14 (90 days before 15) and my license at 15. I was a hazard to myself and everyone on the road until probably 18 or so.
A 16 year old has no concept of the finality or the potential consequences of their behavior.
I think a permit at 16 (to drive only with a parent or guardian), and a permit that does not require a parent at 17. This permit can be revoked at any time for any or no reason at all.
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I got into an accident on my first night out alone. A lady slammed on her brakes in front of me at a light that had just turned yellow, and I TAPPED her bumper. Two years later a magistrate comes to my house with legal papers from where she was suing me for $150,000. She settled with my insurance for $9,000.
God, amen to this. I didn't much care for my peers when I was a teen and now I can't stand the little misanthropes. My teachers, at the time, assured me that the behavoir of my classmates was merely cyclical and that things would swing back to more reserved behavior in time...yeah, right.
I'm not sure age is as important as maturity. Some 16 year olds are fine, then again some 20 year olds are not. I favor a stricter permit process and tough rules before granting a permanent license.
Young people are dangerous because they lack experience. So yeah, let's raise the driving age and keep them from getting that experience.
Meanwhile the most dangerous people on the road are old people who can't see. But if you try to cap the driving age they'll sue and vote you out of office.
Welcome to liberal land - where the law only applies to certain people. :)
Too much Lobby money from auto makers, and auto insurance companies for this to ever change.
If you're able to pass the 'Patrick Kennedy' Driving Test, then you should get a license.
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