Do you think that driving at age 151/2 to 16 years old is too young?

Question

Do you think that driving at age 151/2 to 16 years old is too young?

Answer 1

Not at all.  I got my permit when I was 16 (I live in New Jersey), and got my provisional license at 17, which I have now.  I think, however, some people are more mature at 16 than others, so that could affect their responsibility as drivers.

Answer 2

No

Answer 3

I think is young because you are not really taking the responsibilities,  your parents are.

However,  if you are responsible I see no reason why you shouldn't.

Answer 4

Yes..............................

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among 15- to 20-year olds.

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 3,490 drivers in this age group died in motor vehicle crashes in 2006 and an additional 272,000 were injured.

Drivers age 15- to 20-years old accounted for 12.9 percent of all the drivers involved in fatal crashes and 16 percent of all the drivers involved in police-reported crashes.

Twenty-five percent of teen drivers killed were intoxicated. In 2002 (latest data available) the estimated economic cost of police-reported crashes involving drivers between the ages of 15 and 20 was $40.8 billion, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA, http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov ).

Among licensed drivers, young people between the ages of 15 and 20 have the highest rate of fatal crashes relative to other age groups, including the elderly. In fact, the risk of being involved in a fatal crash for teens is three times greater than for drivers age 65 to 69.....................

Answer 5

If you can prove that you are responsible enough, sure.

Answer 6

No I have been driving every since I was 8 even though i know I wasn't supposed to but if you have your license that a good age to really start.