Cut off age for a drivers license
By ahalapia
@ahalapia (942)
United States
14 responses
@baldingeagle69 (749)
• United States
30 Nov 06
I think that maybe 21 would be a better age to start. I don't think the youth of today are responsible enough at 16 or maybe even 18. As far as too old, they should be required to take a yearly test, a complete physical examination, and a reflex test, as well as an eye test. I am sure that there are older citizens that are more alert and able to drive than half of the people on the road everyday.
@mysticdragon999 (112)
• United States
23 Mar 09
Michael! I think I'm pretty responsible for my age! You know that annoys me when you clump all together. 18 is the perfect age.
@sergiuarsenie (309)
• United States
29 Nov 06
16 is fine.. i'm mainly saying this because i'm 16 with a new VW GTI behind my butt:) but I know a LOT of bad teen drivers, so I think it should be increased.
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@sergiuarsenie (309)
• United States
29 Nov 06
sorry for the double post. feel free to delete it, its myLot error or some lag with the page.
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@nancygibson (3736)
• France
30 Nov 06
Its 17 in the UK, but many people can't afford to take their tests of buy imnsurance until they have good jobs, so often we start driving later than that
@nancygibson (3736)
• France
30 Nov 06
Its 17 in the UK, but many people can't afford to take their tests of buy imnsurance until they have good jobs, so often we start driving later than that
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@idiosyncratic (3560)
• Pakistan
29 Nov 06
havn't apply for the driving license yet
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@polachicago (18716)
• United States
29 Nov 06
it should be increased. I don't like kids drivind. it is way to soon.
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@sergiuarsenie (309)
• United States
29 Nov 06
16 is fine.. i'm mainly saying this because i'm 16 with a new VW GTI behind my butt :) but I know a LOT of bad teen drivers, so I think it should be increased.
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@thedaddym (1731)
• United States
6 Jun 09
I think things are fine the way they are as for the minimum age to drive. I do like that they are getting more strict about the amount of hours behind the wheel with a licensed driver before they can get their license now, and how many more hours they still need to put in. But I think at 16 you should be able to get a job if you like and not have mom and dad drive you.
As for no longer being able to drive, I don't think that should be based on one's age. I think it should be based on their ability to drive safely, I do think they should be test every year or so to make sure they can still drive effectively.
@mysticdragon999 (112)
• United States
23 Mar 09
I think it should be raised.Especially with all the teenage accidents going on lately.Teenagers think they're invincible.Well,I'm kind of an exception.I'm afraid of my own shadow.Lol.I agree with taking licenses away at a certain age too.Seriously,if you're driving behind someone and they have a heart attack or a stroke,they're gonna wreck.
