The World and Its Danger

The above information does not mean that there are no responsible drivers under the age of 21. Nor does it mean that drivers 21 and older are better drivers. There are many teen drivers that are reasonable, sensible and responsible drivers. Some so much so that they put to shame drivers who may be in their 30s, 40s and 50s.

But since it has been proven that the risk for causing accidents is higher (between 15-20 ) than any other age group then it only makes sense to raise the minimum age to 21. While there are many young people who are quite capable of operating a motor vehicle safely and responsibly there are no provisions to grant a license on a case by case basis. Unfortunately, some young people end up paying the price be it with age limit being raised or in higher premiums for their age group.

The reason that they are considering raising the legal driving age to 21 is because we have (I am Australian) too many young men and women driving around, usually under the influence, thinking they are invincible. Considering the legal drinking age now is 18 the 'adults' will more than likely be experimenting with alcohol along with driving. And we all have that one friend or person we know who thinks they can take anything. It is a reasonable thing to do because the Government is blamed when some young 'punk' wraps their head around a tree. For the Government it is a lose lose situation because if they let the people continue to kill themselves then or get hurt they will sue the Government and if they do do something people get angry at them because they are taking away their 'rights'