Should the driving age be lowered to 13 from 16?
823042
I think there should be more restrictions on drivers the age of 16-18. If caught violating restrictions, license privledge taken away until 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.
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 :)
114740
It's 16 or 18 depending on circumstances. For more info, see my source.
330104
i think it should be changed. they're pretty much adolescents. they may rush things and make decisions they'll regret later on.
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.
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.
481131
Not altogether crazy.  I'm sure you have a motive.  However, please change the age 17 to 18 MINIMUM!
647490
That's a very good question. I guess the correct answer would depend on which side of the argument you are on. If you think it SHOULD bu illegal than they are just slow to getting there. But you also have to remember that they are just totally different cultures, they are aloud to go out drinking at the age of sixteen but can't drive until they are eighteen. Things are just different over there, maybe they haven't realized how bad it is yet, or maybe they think that people should be able to decide on their own.
553494
Look up accident statisitcs in Europe.  They don't allow driving till the age of 18 over there.
1071801
I'd say no, leave them alone.  Alot of senior citizens are just trying to hang on to some independence.  And alot of times, it's imperative for them to be able to get around to doctor's appointments and to do their own food shopping and things like that.  We're never going to be able to remove all unsafe drivers from the road.  We all know that young, road-rage filled, inexperienced, drivers cause even more accidents than seniors do.  Should we remove all them as well by making a law saying you have to be 25 years old before you can drive?  Of course not.  That would be ridiculous.  Leave the seniors alone.  If we looked into each and every car on the road, probably most of us shouldn't be driving for one reason or another.  But hey.  We live in a free society (supposedly).  We need to have tolerance for one another, not more laws.
292262
the onslaught of poverty & the expanding of the lower & middle classes, more of the family has to work earlier to stay level. the driving age should be lirradicated. anyone who can pass a driving test should be able to drive. accidents are caused by ppl not taking driving seriously which is an education problem. cell phone are another issue, 80% can drive well on a phone, the 20$ are gonna screw it up for the rest of us that do. i used to be a cab driver, almost all my business was on my cell. never had a problem with it.
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.
193637
18 I believe, but call a defensive driving school to varify this.
92965
It's not just over 60, but everyone should be tested every so often. Five years, 8 years, 10 years, I don't care. I see too many people of all ages that pick up bad habits that they need something to refresh them on the proper way to drive.
1105194
I am also for lowering the drinking age back to 18.  I am 31, mother of 2 girls, and a health teacher.  I would definitely vote it back in.  Once again, the federal government gives out millions to states who pass certain laws, this is one of them.  And if everyone did their research before they answered this question, they would know that it is not the 18-20 age group that ranks highest in drunk driving.  Change the drunk driving law, first offense:attempted murder.  In my opinion that is exactly what they are doing.  But punishing adults?  Give me a break.  I know repsonsible 18 year olds, and yet my dad who is 57 is a drunk and always has been.  Age has nothing to do with it.  If 18 is a legal adult, then it should be the age for everything!!!
626266
No. I live in the only territory in the United States (Puerto Rico) where the legal age is 18 and frankly, it's time that they raise it to 21.We are losing 4 to 5 kids every week because of alcohol.They use it because they want to look mature but end up doing things they will regret.Trust me my friend,if you raise the legal age of drinking, the only winners will be the morgues and funeral parlors.