Why do you think they want to change the driving age?

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Whatever happened to the rule for driving, that you stay back 1 car length for every 10 mph you're going ?

16, 17, 18, 19, 20-year old kids drive like maniacs. I know, I was one of them.

cause and effects of cell phone accidents?

Yes, move it up to 16.

What is the correct driving procedure with an automatic car stopping at lights and give ways?

because old people are causing more accidents and have killed inoccent people. The limit should be 50. they are slow , loose control and have anger problems and flip ppl off.

Who is at fault in this car accident?

I wasn't aware that this was being considered. Do you mean raise it? If that's the case, probably because many teenagers do not drive responsibly. Many have too many other people in the car, speed, have blasting music, and generally don't think that they could get hurt or killed or injure or kill somebody else.

What is smart about a Smart Car?

Driving is a privilege, not a right.

Do 4 X 4 trucks need additional weight in the bed for winter traction?

The Idea is that most accidents on the road are from young (inexperienced) drivers, and the elderly. They can't go taking the elderly off the road, so they are targeting the young. I don't fully understand or beleive this. If the problem is the young drivers who are inexperienced, wouldn't less experience at an older age be more harmful? I think that kids should be taught to drive at a younger age, and be allowed to have a permit for a longer period of time. this would allow for more learning and mor inteligent drivers.

If someone else is driving my vehicle while under the influence will i get charged?

i dunno but its starting 2 piss me off - in my state i can barely drive b4 18
i can get my licence @16 but i cant drive competely on my own untill like 18

Get out of speeding ticket because I quit smoking?

more teens are drinking and they want to decrease the rate of death among teens due to car accidents caused by drunk driving.

if speed kills whats more dangerous:?

"further - why can't queensland people drive?"?

The 'Provisional' driver fatalities has answered your question.
There should be a 'Drivers Education' taught in school.
Be on learners Permit for 18 months, undertaking stringent practise in all whether conditions, and undergo a drivers knowledge test every 6 months for the first 2 years!

Is bulletproof glass bulletproof forever, or does it eventually wear out?

I have not heard that this is being considered... but since this is determined by state law it certainly could be a hot topic elsewhere (and is something that comes up every now and then all over).

Do seat belts really save lives?

While I personally find I am more likely to be annoyed by some elderly drivers, statistically, teen drivers are a much larger hazzard. Especailly when it comes to injury accidents. This is the "why" this gets considered (just as occassionally we will hear issues about age limits in regard to elderly drivers after the occassional well publicized incident).

How many times have you had an accident on your bike involving injury or damage?

While driving experience is part of the equation, it's not the whole issue. Most recent studies have shown that the parts of the brain which evaluate risk are not fully developed in most people at the age of 16, and may not be fully developed in many until even after their teenage years. Thus, an inexperienced 21 year old would be a better driver than an inexperienced 16 year old in terms of safety.

How do u drive a vehicle w/a stick?

Ultimately though, the suggestion of such changes do make press, but usually do not end up causing any real change in the laws.

Left turn on red in America. What are the rules please?

don't let people over 75 drive most of them cant see.

what is the speed limit for towing on a motorway?

teen usually fall into a 'it cant happen to me' mentality, and it sometimes gets them killed. they tend to take more risks, pay less attention than other drivers, boys especially.
if they had provisional licenses when i was 16, i wouldnt have totaled a couple of cars from goin too fast for conditions.
it's a growing trend of provisional licenses all over the country. some states are stricter than others. maybe if u would start driving a bit more responsible they would have never started provisional licenses. get used to it; its here to stay...especially when it's proven to keep the death toll down.

Have any of you had problems with baby car seat installation and useage in new Volvos?

The reason legislatures want to change driving is is because those drivers who are on either end of the driving spectrum are having too many accidents. With elderly people the problem is loss of reaction time which can results in an accident. younger drivers are more likely to be reckless and not practice standard safety regulations.If I were to make the decision on drivers' ages, I would allow young people to drive at 18 but if they have an accident, however minor, their privilege would be suspended for three years. Older persons who are at fault in an accident would lose their licenses permanently.

cycling law in uk?

because too many kids are causing wreaks and getting killed i think its a great idea

Can you turn right on a red light in Georgia?

Ok, I don't know where you are front or what part of the country you are referring to, however, many young drivers (under 21) are not responsible enough to drive! they act like they own the road and drive with a cell phone and don't even pay attention to the road. Instead of changing the age, take the damn cell phones away and let each kid start lessons at age 17 and get license at 18. No permit needed. don't let them drive with an entire car full of friends. That is how they act stupid when driving. I skipped right over the permit thing and got my lisence at 18. Any younger than that- not mature enough is what I think.

i want to know any questions that i would need to ask a instructor when i first sign up for a driving class?

Because politicians look for easy answers that sound good, not necessarily effective programs or regulations.

Did they stop making turn signal on cars and trucks?

to many accidents.

Why would an ambulance leave a wreck with lights flashing, but no sirens?

i wish they would raise it kids are dumber these days and cant handle the responsability of a car

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