ctions of up to 60 percent during restricted hours” (www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/outreach/stateleg/graddrivinglic.htm). Many states have successfully established graduated licensing systems. Nevada has also been moving toward this goal, proposing bills for restricted teen licenses. Graduated licensing has numerous benefits and no drawbacks. These licensing laws should enacted at the national level. Implementing this procedure nationwide will help prevent teen traffic fatalities.While some young adults are irresponsible drivers, many are law-abiding teens in need of better instruction. There will always be the few who break the law, and the consequences can be severe. Teens need to be taught that if they act immaturely and abuse the right to drive, they could die in a collision. One may include that the great need for teenage independence and responsibility makes driving a necessity. With parental guidance and adequate education, Americans can lower the teen crash fatality rates. The continuance of the current driving age, improved education, and teen driving restrictions will prevent teen deaths due to automobile collisions. Legislators in many states are currently trying to push graduated licensing bills through and provide better funding for driver’s education. But is it really necessary or should the driving age be raised to a more mature 18 years old? In the words of the wise Bob Bondurant, “safe driving requires experience” (Bondurant 1). Experience comes from proper training and practice, not a couple of years without any application of knowledge....
