The driving age should not be raised to 18. Many people believe teens on the road are the major cause of accidents, but that’s not true. One of the best and most memorable things about being a teenager is finally turning 16 and being able to have a little more freedom. It’s something you dream about from the time you’re five years old. Teenagers should be able to drive at the age of 16. Teenagers are always wanting to be off with their friends living life and being able to drive makes it a lot easier. Parents don’t have to take time out of their day to drive them around everywhere, plus teens can drive siblings places they need to be, and even run simple errands for family members. it makes life a ton easier on everyone, Teenagers always want to be with theirfriends. I’m only 14 years old and I’m already making my parents go crazy with all the places | want/need to be.
My parents can’t wait until the day I turn 16 so they can have a break from spending their own gas money and taking time out of their day just to drive me around. Teens want to be everywhere doing everything more than any age group out there. Being a teenager can be the best, or worst years of your life. And taking away driving wouldn’t help make them the best. Teenagers can help out siblings. Whether a teen has siblings or not, almost all of them have a younger person in their lives that has places to be too. Parents are usually in charge of getting them places, but with having older kids that can drive, it makes it seriously easier to get everyone where they need to be. Teenagers can help run errands. if a parent or somebody else is sick, or too busy to do something they need to do, a teen is an awesome candidate to have run to the store and pick up some milk or some bread.
Teenagers need to experience independence. They need to be able to experience what it is really like in the real world and how scary it can really be, but also how great it can really be if they are responsible. It’s a great way to discipline teens as well, teens love driving privileges and if they do something wrong taking away those privileges is a great way to teach them wrong from right. Teenagers should be able to drive at the age of 16. It’s not only a matter of them being able to have fun, but it teaches responsibilities and can help out family members and friends too. 16 is the perfect age to drive and that should never change. So, I hope not only the government but also citizens come to realize how important teens driving really is, and that it’s not the only cause of accident on the road. And I hope the driving age stays how it is supposed to be. In conclusion, raising the driving age to eighteen in the United States may have unintended consequences, limiting the independence and opportunities for teenagers. The current system with a graduated licensing approach strikes a balance between allowing young drivers to gain experience and ensuring their safety on the roads.
