should the driving age be raised from 16 to 18?
369075
nope. \nage has nothing to do with responsability. there are 30 something years old people and they're still bad drivers!
75376
Only teenagers.  Heck I would ban city kids from driving until they are 18 anyway
481131
Not altogether crazy.  I'm sure you have a motive.  However, please change the age 17 to 18 MINIMUM!
637848
He might ask for such a new federal law, but that is up to each state, subject to the "full faith and respect" clause in the Constitution.\n\nNo, I don't think he should--I DO think that 16 year-olds, & everyone else for that matter, should be MUCH more careful on our streets and highways.  Driving, at ANY age, is a PRIVLEDGE, not a RIGHT, and it requires some consideration.
339807
Although I don't think most people are ready by 18, some are mature enough and stay married for life. By the same token there are fools of all ages that marry without real thought.\nMore importantly than an age limit, I think what would improve success rates would be a waiting period...register and then marry a year later. There could be exceptions for extreme circumstances (illness, perhaps going away to war) but I think there'd be fewer divorces if people weren't allowed to marry impulsively.
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.
2389
Certainly at the very least the age at which you can be compelled to die for your country, and the age at which you can vote and the age at which you can decide whether or not you can consume alchohol should all be the same.  The only reason that they are not is because there are far fewer 18 to 21 year-olds in the US than there are 21+ year-olds.  Back when the amendment to the constitution was passed setting the voting age to 18 was when there was a forceable draft and when the baby boomers were all between 18 and 21 - they had the power then, and they have it now.
245088
Increase.What about the older generation that gave it up as to not lead a bad example for their children.I havent done that sort of thing for many many years ,but if was ok in the governments eyes ...Hmmmmmmmm
490854
The 65+ age group has the highest percentage of voter participation of any age demographic; therefore politicians will do ANYTHING to avoid angering this group. Any politician suggesting changes that would put senior drivers at risk of losing their driving privileges (even for good reason) is in danger of being voted out of office.\n\nThis is a state issue, not a federal one. Although some states have periodic testing it is very difficult to get into law. The only way that this would ever even go to a vote is by referendum, but as I already said, this same age group would be voting against the measure and it would be very hard pass.
703564
I was involved in a road rage incident where a young male tried to run me, my wife and two lads off the road.  The police were informed, given an accurate description and registration.  They did not act upon this and months later the idiot has caused a young woman to collide with a bus in Oxfordshire, resulting in her death.   My wife and i were contacted and have identified the idiot and will more than likely have to attend court, which we don't mind.  However, it is not going to give this 24 year old woman her life back!\n\nWhy do people have to rush around, speeding and being aggressive.  The maximum sentence for this kind of incident is 14 years.  The law needs to act upon this and impose stiffer penalties especially where loss of life is concerned.  \n\nI think any person who has caused a death due to agression and stupidity on the roads should have their licenced revoked indefinitely and if they are caught driving they should serve 5 years in prison each time they are caught.  The sentence for dangerous driving resulting in death should carry a 25 year sentence.\n\nThe government is too soft.  Money is more important in the eyes of the law, just pick up the newspapers and see the sentences imposed for money related crime or fraud or drugs.  The government needs to throw out an improved message about the value of life!
892924
No. Many people seem to forget that driving is a privilege NOT a right. If you are too old, too short, too young, too drunk, or too stupid you should NOT be allowed to drive. It is not offensive to question this as it is about the safety of the entire community.
857257
Maybe not a maximum age, but require a physcial driving test every 5 years or so for everyone. I know people who are stiil young and should be able to drive, but that could probably use a refresher course.
996183
Actually, statistically, girls are better drivers than boys in the late teen years. \n\nThat's why insurance for a 16 year old boy is almost three times that of a 16 year old girl. \n\nPerhaps males should have to wait until they're 21.
212557
In the UK the legal age is 16......
934546
No. At 18, most young people are mature and ready through their education to make intelligent decisions. Most will be seniors in high school or graduated. I do not think those who are under 18 have the education, life experience, or knowledge to make such important decisions.\n\nChow!!
432972
It depends, as always. I think I'm a pretty capable driver at 17 (if I wasn't, my parents wouldn't have let me get my license.) There are others, though, teens as well as adults who are terrible drivers, especially that person who tried to turn left in front of me when it was my turn at the four-way stop.. grrrrr... anyway, I agree with a few people who answered before me, that there should be a better program and test for driver's training.
506479
In a way yes cuz 21 year olds arnt very mature, and they get drunk and wanna act stupid and cause accidents.Dont get me wrong cuz im 21 myself and all my friends shouldnt drink either, cuz then they like to drive!