Drivers License at 18

Nitin Goel

Period 2

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Why is there a debate?

The dangers of teenage driving has come to the attention of people.

In a parent’s view, less responsibilities would like to be given to 16-year olds; in contrast, teens would like more freedom.

Teenage Driving

• 16 year olds have higher crash rates than any other age. They are three times more likely to die in a motor vehicle than any other driver.

According to 2003 Fatality Analysis Reporting Systems:

North Carolina

Fatalities in Crashes involving a Young Driver

136 young drivers

92 passengers of young drivers

74 occupants of other vehicles

16 non-occupants

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Conclusion

Although driving at an earlier age may be exciting, it puts others and the driver at a higher risk of death. That is the reason why insurance rates for teens are higher and restrictions are made. Along with higher requirements and a higher age comes responsibility, maturity, and liability.