Because of safety concerns‚ many states have increased the age at which teens can begin to drive. The state legislature is considering raising the minimum driving age from 16 to 18. I do have a opinion on this subject. I am in the age group of these teenagers which the age is trying to be raised. The driving age should not be raised. The driving age shouldn’t be raised because at the age of 16 you can be working. A driver’s license will allow a teenager to have transportation. The transportation will
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9/16/173rd Cellphone In my opinion i think using a cellphone while driving should be illegal because people could get in an accident. One reason i think cell phones should stay illegal while driving is because your insurance rate goes up. When your insurance company finds out that you have been cited for texting while driving your insurance may go up or possibly your policy will be dropped. Texting while driving could be very expensive whether you get pulled over and given a ticket or have
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Driving is one of the most common jobs that adults and even young kids go through every day. Unfortunately‚ there are many fatalities on the road every day. These deadly accidents are due to many bad decisions that the driver took. Whether it was reckless‚ frustration‚ or the worst‚ under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol‚ the result of a crash usually ends in a death‚ and a mourning of a family. What I’m saying‚ is that the biggest problem today‚ in our modern era‚ this present century‚ is driving
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under the age of 18‚ you must provide written parental consent to obtain a learner’s permit. 4. In order to get a learner’s permit in Virginia‚ you must be at least 15 years and 6 months old. 5. A learner’s permit allows you to practice driving with a licensed driver at least 21 years old or with an immediate family member at least 18 years old with a valid license. 6. When taking the learner’s permit written tests‚ you must score 100% on the road test and at least 80 % on the general
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great honor that I speak before you at this momentous event. Tonight‚ we are celebrating the accomplishments of the past and the infinite possibilities of the future. And so‚ naturally‚ I’d like to begin with a story about failure. Or more exactly‚ driving-related failure. I didn’t take driver’s ed till I was 16‚ because I procrastinated as usual. But despite the fact that I took driver’s ed later‚ I passed the class with flying colors. Seeing this‚ I decided I was prepared to take the driver’s permit
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empty. Change your oil and oil filter every 3‚000 miles or so if your driving is mostly stop-and-go or consists of frequent short trips. Personally‚ I’d change my oil every 2000 miles‚ regardless. It will save you loads of trouble in the long run. Go ahead. Schedule it into the planner. Wiper blades are one of those things we usually never think about until we need them‚ and they’re not working! Have you ever tried driving in sleet and snow with impaired visibility‚ thanks to
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remember their first time driving as a teen. They remember the independence it gave them. Unfortunately the government is attempting to take that from today’s young men and women of the next generation. Many believe that this is an outrage and it is true. Driving is a privilege that many have looked forward to for a long time. Teenagers have always looked forward to their 16th birthday because it signified the day that they could finally get a license and hit the road. Since driving is a privilege many
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older usually get into accidents. If the minimum age is raised‚ teenagers won’t have the rights they deserve. The minimum age driving age should remain at the age of 16 because teenagers need to learn responsibility‚ they will be able to help their parents‚ and they would be able to work a job. First of all‚ teenagers need to learn responsibility when it comes to driving. If teenagers learn to drive early‚ they won’t rely on everyone else to take them places. Therefore‚ they will learn the responsibility
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Minimum Driving Age? Ever since automobiles were introduced to the general public‚ a minimum driving age has been a topic of controversy. For example‚ in the year 1909 in the state of Pennsylvania‚ the age was set for 18 to obtain a license. Fast-forward one-hundred and eight years later and the current Pennsylvania minimum age is 16. Is this change positive or negative? Should the age be higher? Well‚ the statistics have a rather clear answer to these questions. I believe the minimum driving age
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Exemplification Essay Driving for most people is an everyday task that to most people becomes tedious. People are starting to forget that they should be giving their full attention in watching the road and their surroundings. Drivers now in day have picked up some of the most dangerous habits possible just to pass the time while driving. Some of there habits are using there phones‚ eating‚ or applying makeup all while driving. One of the most common dangerous habits drivers have is using their
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