I raised two responsible drivers. I've got the grey hairs to prove it. But, I truly believe driving is a learned skill. Kids should be getting their permits earlier, maybe at 14, and then only allowed to drive with their parents. I have no problem with kids getting an unrestricted license at 17 or 18, as long as they've had two years experience with Mom and Dad. I mean, do you truly want kids learning to drive when they're away from home, in college or whatever? Yikes!
Agreed. My wife got her license pretty late in life and I got a few grey hairs from that too. Nonetheless, she has been in less accidents than me, though she demolished a poor sapling in a parking lot one time. It was hurt from limb to limb.