Skarie ACE Debate

"On Dec. 29 2005 four teenage boys from Chicago went out for a drive and had a terrible accident. The car spun out of control and struck several objects, including a giant light pole, Two boys- a 16 year old and a 17 year old were killed, the driver was 16." And I am not just saying oh ya some guys got in a crash but it happens everywhere and if we raise the driving age it would make the roads safer for everyone and the drivers.

Says Representative John D’Amico

You also wouldn't have to worry about paying for gas and car stuff at the age 16!

Not saying that 18 year-old won't get experience I am just saying that they should get more practice time and more learning about the cars, roads, signs, stop lights, and learning more road safety.

The driving age should get changed because even if your parents have to drive you, you are much safer than driving yourself and getting in a crash because 16 year-olds brains are not fully developed yet. I am not saying if they raise the driving age will not give the 16 year-olds time to practice! I believe they are allowed to practice there driving just not on the roads quite yet.

Yes, but would you rather have your kids get places and be safe or have them drive there and get in a possible crash. 16 year olds are less mature and there brain has not fully developed yet.

I think that they should change the driving age, because when people are older they are more mature and responsible. Some people would say that some 16 year-olds are more competent than a person at the age of 30. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, that 16 year old drivers get into more accidents on the highway than any other age group. Raising minimum driving age is modest statement. By: John M. Crisp