Some people think that 16 is too young for people to be driving because teenagers are not responsible (Opposition). However, the frequent requirement of taking a course, as well as passing a driving test and having 40 hours of experience, shows that not just anyone can become a driver. It takes time, interest and commitment. In response to those who call for graduated driving laws, in most cases this already exists (Refutation) with learning permits at 16 and full licenses at 17.

Raising the driving age to 17 or 18 would most likely not do a thing for the problem of inexperience: Someone who first receives his/her drivers license at age 18 -- or 20 -- or 35 -- would have no more driving experience three months later than a 16-year-old would. And most likely raising the driving age would not do much to eliminate the chance-taking behavior that one...
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