Have to say if anyone supported any suggestion to have the driving age at a younger age eg 16 or 17, some restrictions put into place I'd support, such as a blanket ban between 10pm and 6am for learner drivers at 17. In a way in Australia, theres already some restrictions in place for learner/provisional license holders (depending on states).

Most people that die in the traffic here are 18-25. Here you can get your driver licence when you are 18, and you can start to learn it when you are 16. I think getting your licence when you are 16 is way to early. Age does not necessarily have much to do when an accident happens, experience does. Still I think 16 is to early. It should be harder to get a licence, it should take more time and people should just get more experience before they can travel freely.

Putting a restriction for young drivers is just crap, that is not a good solution. It would be hard to make sure it is done correctly, and... yes, it would just be hard. It should be easier for younger people to loose their licence when they do something wrong or drive inappropriate, and perhaps some kind of award when they drive nice?

I have very mixed feelings on what the legal driving age should be, as some kids can be alot more responsible than others. I think though if kids are gonna be driving at a young age that all states should put drivers education back in the schools, I dont know how it is in all states but when i was in washington state it was a few years back an elective class and didnt cost anything. Over the years they have taken it out of school there and now you have to find a place to take the classes yoruself and its pretty expensive. I think 16 is a pretty young age to be driving but as I said some kids are alot more responsible than others. I dont think under 16 should be aloud. And I do think that until you are 18 there should be restrictions on your license such as after a certain time having to have an adult in the car with you. I have a very responsible teen and a very ireesponsible teen, they are 17, and 18 now. I taught them both how to drive at 15 not in town we went to a private course owned by friends of ours, they both did very well. But still to this day only my 18yr old has her license. The other is getting hers this summer. I love that they want to drive and be independant but its hard being parents not to worry. not always about your own kids but the other person. anyway im getting off subject now so i will quit.

18 is the right age for getting a license.. Im got my license on the first month i became 18..