Teen Drivers Still Dying At Alarming Rate
In a study released on Monday, experts said that despite all the education, all the tougher laws, we’re still losing teen drivers at an alarming rate.
Maybe I’m just one of those overprotective mom’s but when I see the weatherman forecast freezing rain or sleet, I’m not going to be placing my teenager behind the wheel to test their driving skills.
Even at 40, I don’t consider myself to be an expert in such dangerous driving conditions – why on earth would I place my teenager in them?
I see the reports of teens dying in car accidents where weather may have been a factor – and if not the weather, it’s typically something like alcohol involved.
Perhaps I’m way off, but I can’t see any reason why the driving age should not be raised to eighteen. When you’re a teenager, two years can make a mountain of difference in the level of maturity.
Let’s discuss – Do you think allowing kids to drive in dangerous weather conditions is wise?
What about raising the legal driving age limit?
Sound off!
Source: 11 Alive – Atlanta – Image credit: stock.xchng
While I would never allow my children to drive in incliment weather (we live in Iowa and I hate driving in the winter myself) when they reach their teen years, I do not think raising the driving age would be wise. As far as I am aware the majority of teens still move out of the house around the time they turn 18. Not giving them a license until that time would mean they would be getting all of their early driving experience when there was no parent in the home to set boundaries, such as those regarding weather. Teens also seem more likely to experiment with under age drinking once they have left their parents house….combining that with the excitement of “yay, I can drive now!” doesn’t seem like a good idea either. I actually believe teens should be able to be taught responsible drinking behavior when they still live at home as well.
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