how do you feel about teenagers waiting longer to get their license?
99750
I remember how important it was to me to get my license at 16 to begin working and earning a paycheck. So I am not against 16 year olds getting their license. I do, however, agree with longer "probationary" terms for teen drivers. No driving (except work travel) after midnight, no groups of teens (more than 2) in a car without an adult over the age of 25, etc.
284286
I agree with doing away with compulsory attendance laws, but with limitations. I disagree with some states (like Florida) who suspend a kid's driver's license if they are under 18 and drop out. If a kid doesn't want to go to school, let them stay home ! They're just a distraction for those kids who do want to learn.\n\nAs for the limitations I mentioned above, I think the danger is that parents will simply say they are homeschooling their kids and really, having them working on some money-making venture.\n\nI am all for parents educating a kid in whatever manner they please- as long as they are trying to get them an education.
619940
Waiting in line at the DMV because when I have time to go I usually have to go a million other places to that day.Very very slow government workers.\nI did jury duty for a week last November.I can't say I enjoyed it but it was more interesting since I got to see first hand how the court system works.
117745
I feel that the young adults are nieve in this world. Kids are not being guided by their parents anymore. When they are faced with adult issues and get into trouble they don't know where to go for guidence or help and everyone is too eager to throw them in jail and throw away the key.\nParents really need to be there for their kids and show them how to be better people and then the "struggle" is less of a struggle
384418
My brother was given a temp. license after completing driver's ed through school earlier this year. He just went to court to get his perm. license a few weeks ago. He is 16.
1048692
While some of the questions tend to be tiresome in their redundancy, and the little ones really do need their own Answers site where they are not exposed to the other weirdo's out here on these boards.\n\nI find teenagers fun and they help keep me young.  So while they at times do get on my last nerve, I find that I would rather have mine and their friends at my house, that way I know exactly what they are doing.\n\nI have long held the belief that our country should be ran by a group of elementary school kids and a group of teenagers....the younger kids have all the questions, and the teenagers have all the answers.
155680
Yes, but we're often taught to ignore them. Which sucks, because they are there for a reason, to keep us alive.\n\nI get them before serious traffic accidents. When I was 19 I was driving to by BF's house and after I got off the highway I felt this strange twist in my gut and I shook it off. Less than 5 min later some 16 year old driving his dad's car took the front end off of my car and I broke my right arm and had to have a pin put in it.\n\nNow when I get that feeling I pull over until it passes on it's own.
611354
I agree with wbdriver10, sums it all up, dont give up, when your teen is at his or her worst, thats when they need you most of all..It truly gets better, then you get to be proud of how awesome they are:)
330104
i think it should be changed. they're pretty much adolescents. they may rush things and make decisions they'll regret later on.
518693
Each State has its Own laws, passed at various times-\n\nPosted March 2006:\nLawmakers are considering passing a law that would take away the driver's licenses of teenagers who either constantly skip class or completely drop out of high school.\n\n\nUnder the bill, teens could get their licenses back after going back to school or earning a GED.\n\nThe bill passed through the House. It is awaiting Senate approval.
956766
You can get a permit, but a full license comes at 18
364815
Pretty much it's 21 through out this nation and I would keep it the same or raise it to 23.  \n\nI see these 19 - 21 year olds drinking and being stupid.  Just last week 3 19 year old teenagers where drinking and driving.  Guess what... they crashed into a tree and all three are now gone.  \n\nIt's stupid stuff.  I feel bad for these parents who lost their kids.\n\n\nBut I believe no matter what the drinking age is, kids will be kids and experiment with alcohol, smoking and drugs.  They are no different than we were kids.  We did the same crap, but somehow survived it.  \n\n\nLooking back at it now, I can see how foolish and stupid I was with drinking, smoking and drugs.  Thank God I came to realize what I was doing was not good for me and straighten my butt out very quickly.
851103
I rather have people drive at 21...but that's moot\n\nBut you can argue that intead of raising the age, but to start on a graudated licensing system\n\nIe ,at age 14 one can apply for a permit. The permit will allow only:\n1) to be with a licensed Parent or legal guardian (so no, your best friend who is 18 who has a license cannot be with you).\n2) are only allowed to drive during daylight hours.\n3) required to put in a minimum of 100 hours of driver's education. and at least 30 hours of drive time with an instructor or 60 hours of driving simulation.\n\nAt age 16, you can apply to get a driver's license but with these limitations\n1) Limited to only driving during daylight hours.\n2) $2000 deposit to the state in case of accidents\n3) must pass the driving test with 100%\n4) cannot drive any car that is worth more than $30,000. Cannot drive a car with less than 4 doors. This is based on statistics that a powerful car in the hands of an "inexperience" driver , are prone to having more accidents than someone at the age of 25. the cost limitations will also be based on the fact that someone at age 16 can't afford a $30,000 car anyway.\n\n\nWork from there.
68403
if i had my way i would raise it to age 21. some  young people drive like madmen. excessive speeding and not abiding the rules of the road.
153420
I'm totally for teen driving restrictions..it gives you time to learn in a more restrictive way without so many distractions before you "go it alone", I am however not at all supportive of raising the driving age...I want my son home the first few years he's driving (when people are likelier to have accidents) so that by the time he's 'going it alone' he's got a few supervised years experience under his belt...plus, as your parents- we love you & want you safe :)
487397
How does it help you?\n \n\nIf you want to know right age then you should wait till you cross your teenage.
344042
I have.... I had a rough time when I didn't make much money and couldn't make my whole payments (made partials). They totaled up the back payments and took away my license even though I kept trying to call and pay it off.... I could never get through to anyone at the local office!!  I have since payed off all of it and I'm still waiting on my license to be reactivated.  They offer little help to the few fathers who are trying to do the right thing.  By the way.... my son spends every weekends with me.... I'm not just there for financial support.