http://collegenet.com/elect/app/app?service=external/Forum&sp=S7759&sp=S0 Should the driving age be raised? http://collegenet.com/elect/app/app?service=external/Forum&sp=S7759&sp=S144346#144346 Most states can just do what VA does.. They make the driving test so hard kids just can't pass it. They try and try and try...... They will usually pass it by the time they are 18. The test is tricky. My daughter is straight A student and studied for the test... Her, nor her friends can pass it. I like that idea. It works for me.... Most young people that are responsible will never, ever get past it. They will really have to raise the bar if they wanna get behind that wheel in VA. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:31:11 GMT http://collegenet.com/elect/app/app?service=external/Forum&sp=S7759&sp=S144346#144346 janrobinson 2009-04-16T13:31:11Z http://collegenet.com/elect/app/app?service=external/Forum&sp=S7759&sp=S144321#144321 As A mother of a soon to be teenage driver I would be in favor of raising the age to 17. He is a pretty good driver and he is in driver's ed but I feel that an extrs year of practice would not hurt. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 03:37:34 GMT http://collegenet.com/elect/app/app?service=external/Forum&sp=S7759&sp=S144321#144321 JesiCakes 2009-04-16T03:37:34Z http://collegenet.com/elect/app/app?service=external/Forum&sp=S7759&sp=S140369#140369 I don't think the driving age should be raised. I know that kids can be horrible drivers, but there are responsible drivers out there as well. Plus, if the driving age was raised to 18, and if you go to college at 17, what are you supposed to do for a full year with no car? especially if you go to college in a differet city/state. I agree with bok that they should maybe make the license harder to obtain, but I think if the age limit were to be changed, it should be changed to 17 years old, because most kids go to college at 17 or 18 years old. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:25:57 GMT http://collegenet.com/elect/app/app?service=external/Forum&sp=S7759&sp=S140369#140369 riannon32 2009-03-18T15:25:57Z http://collegenet.com/elect/app/app?service=external/Forum&sp=S7759&sp=S138334#138334 I agree on the fact that at sixteen we are all reckless at driving. It is the excitement in being able to drive and our influences and actions we do (smoking,drinking). I believe if it was raised to 18 that it wouldn't change much because people would still try to enjoy themselves and drive reckless. And the people who do drive reckless pay consequences and the one's who do follow the law should not be punished. Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:47:49 GMT http://collegenet.com/elect/app/app?service=external/Forum&sp=S7759&sp=S138334#138334 Cruz52 2009-03-06T04:47:49Z http://collegenet.com/elect/app/app?service=external/Forum&sp=S7759&sp=S138048#138048 I live in NJ and here you have to be 17 to recieve your lisence. I think 17 is a good age and would benefit for being the age all around the country. At 17, you're a junior/senior in highschool and should be responsible enough to be behind the wheel of a car. I do think the driving test should be changed however. I don't think you should be able to fail any part of the test and pass. Driving a motor vehicle is a big deal and can be very dangerous. Giving that priviledge out to the wrong person could be very hurtful to themselves and the other people on the road. Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:02:19 GMT http://collegenet.com/elect/app/app?service=external/Forum&sp=S7759&sp=S138048#138048 Stephanie 2009-03-04T22:02:19Z http://collegenet.com/elect/app/app?service=external/Forum&sp=S7759&sp=S135226#135226 Yes I agree. I know one who recieved a ticket for going 85 in a 35 speed limit. The person has also recieved MIP's!! Surely this is not showing responsablity. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 02:11:14 GMT http://collegenet.com/elect/app/app?service=external/Forum&sp=S7759&sp=S135226#135226 countrygirl 2009-02-12T02:11:14Z http://collegenet.com/elect/app/app?service=external/Forum&sp=S7759&sp=S135086#135086 Yes it should. Look at the age demographic involved in the most accidents it's young drivers. I personally chalk it up to underage drinking and driving way too fast. When you drive at a fast rate you have less time to make any type of corrections to prevent an accident. Alcholic consumption comes from people making an extremely poor decision. Alcohol effects your ability to react to things in an expediant manner you basically react to events much slower when your drunk. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 04:42:56 GMT http://collegenet.com/elect/app/app?service=external/Forum&sp=S7759&sp=S135086#135086 oreyes2 2009-02-11T04:42:56Z http://collegenet.com/elect/app/app?service=external/Forum&sp=S7759&sp=S134907#134907 I think it should be raised to 17 or whenever you are in your senior year in high school. Because by then you should be mature to drive, and drive safely. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:48:49 GMT http://collegenet.com/elect/app/app?service=external/Forum&sp=S7759&sp=S134907#134907 Tinaaa 2009-02-10T05:48:49Z http://collegenet.com/elect/app/app?service=external/Forum&sp=S7759&sp=S134897#134897 I started driving before the age of 16 and I have not gotten in any wrecks since now that im 18. The driving test doesnt have to be harder, but many teenagers are careless drivers and dont think. Or their parents spoil them and buy them their own cars and let them drive wherever they want. I am 18 and still dont have my own car but I use my parents so it limits the time I use it, but dont get me wrong I do drive alot. And have been to far places like San Diego, the beach few times, as well as just plain out driving around. Its the mental state of teenagers some have the ability to drive well some dont but that doesnt mean that they should higher the age requirement. It would just mean more kids would be driving illegally thats all it wont really keep teenagers from driving. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:10:03 GMT http://collegenet.com/elect/app/app?service=external/Forum&sp=S7759&sp=S134897#134897 gentlegiant09 2009-02-10T05:10:03Z http://collegenet.com/elect/app/app?service=external/Forum&sp=S7759&sp=S134879#134879 I think it should be based on the person themselves. If they are mature enough to follow the rules, no accidents, no tickets ect. then I think it should stay the same. But if they are like my friend was then YES I think it should be raised! Tue, 10 Feb 2009 02:02:19 GMT http://collegenet.com/elect/app/app?service=external/Forum&sp=S7759&sp=S134879#134879 sweetpea14 2009-02-10T02:02:19Z