Yes safety does matter.. But how do you know they arent safe? you dont. yes some people get in accidents, not everyone who goes on the roads. not all the people that get in accidents are 16/ 17. Yes there are other ways to get around, but what if its further away? You cant walk or bike on the highway.. or on busy roads. So you need a car to get some places.

i believe that we should still keep the driving age the same, because yes your parents do take you places.. but doesn't mean they will every time you want to go somewhere. Parents don't want to drive them everywhere. That is why its important for the kids to get their licence at 16. So they can drive themselves to things they want without having to wait for their parents to get home from work, or back from an event they went to. If the kid had their licence, then they could just go.

If you think about it, raising the driving age wont help anything. their will still be careless drivers no matter what we do. Some kids that just get their licence get out of hand and think their cool cause they speed.. but its because they are new drivers.. they dont always do it. just wait till they get pulled over.. they wont do it anymore. 18 yr olds would do the same thing. They would be new drivers too.

Not all of the 16yr olds out there are irresponsible. If you couldnt remember, they have been driving for 6 months before they got their licence. They had their temps. If you think about it they are experienced, They know what to do.

I agree with you because when you have a job, or you go to places with friends your parents aren't going to want to drop you off, then pick you up again in like 3 hours. Its good for 16yr olds to have their licence because they need to get places.

I think that they should keep the driving age the same, because kids go everywhere with friends. Parents are tired of having to drive their kids everywhere, like to the movies, to friends houses, or maybe just to get something from the store. Ive experienced this, my mom and dad never want to drive me to my friends houses, or to meet my friends somewhere to eat. Most kids cant wait to get their licence because they get to go meet with their friends without having to worry about getting a ride.