Is it right for 14 year old kids to have their driving permit?

Babaloo S

it would depend on the 14 year old
are they ready to?
can they handle it?
obviously, this 14 year old would have an adult with them.
so a permit is ok, but they should wait until they mature a little more.
I know what it feels like.
the kid must want to really drive to get away somewhere. But they must wait.
If they wanna get somewhere faster, just ask the parents or be patient for one more year.

Antonio

yes it is!!!

Blazin

I think 15 & 1/2 is a good age for their permit, 16 to drive them selves, as long as they are responsible. I do however think that children should learn to drive as soon as they can see over the wheel and run the pedals too. I had my ex girlfriends daughter driving my full size 84 Chevy truck when she was 11 & 1/2, she was useing the clutch, shifting gears and driving as far as 25 miles away on dirt country roads by her 13th birthday. First time I drove I was 10 it was in ahuge gravel pit and it was a late sixties Ford F800 dump truck. was driving my mother everywhere by the time I was 14. Dad wouldn't let me till I had my permit though.

Snow Bunnie

I dont think there is anything wrong with a 14 year old having a permit. They cannot drive alone, they must have an adult 21 and older in the front seat with them. I think the real question is allowing 16 year olds to drive vehicles by themselves. I think they should be on permit until 17 or 18. And I dont think they should be allowed to have passengers under 18. Too many accidents occur from youth having distractions like friends in the car or talking with a cell phone.

The driving permit isn't the problem because they have to have an adult riding with them. Besides, a permit is to show them HOW to drive. But I think 16 is too young to have a license.

A.J.

Depends on whether you live in the city or in a rural area. If you live in the city, then I really don't see the need for a 14 year old to have a driver's permit. If you live in a rural area where everything is far away and a car is needed to get from place to place, then I think it is ok.

someonecanbme

When it involves kids in rural areas-yes. They need to be able to drive the tractor.

trust_me74

why not?

Pretzels

Unless they can prove they are disciplined enough to not cause trouble and unnecessary accidents, no. In fact, that goes with every driver out there. I've seen an elderly man drive his car on the LEFT side of the road, then cut to the RIGHT side, and this is the United States! Ok, he's over 16-he's allowed to drive. But is he safe? He probably hasn't taken a driving test in decades, and it definately shows. If the 14-year-old can show that he or she can learn the rules of the road, drive safely, and not create chaos on the roads, go ahead. But who's to determine whether they are or not?

brittany

Nope thats what my cuz was talking about to me earlier

Male1905

only on rural area's................otherwise stay off the road........we don't need more un-necessary deaths.........

Trevor J

Molly

I did. I got my actual license at 16 but I was well behaved and didn't do the stupid or rediculous behind the wheel.
My parents could trust me. I wasn't wild and was very responsible for my age.

It depends on the child whether they are mature enough to be trusted behind the wheel of the car.

I never drove around with a bunch of my friends in the car. That's where my parents drew the line and they might have been right.

Teens get too easily distracted by their friends and lose their concentration on their driving.

I just read some of the other answers. They make a good point that I failed to mention. We were living in an almost rural area. It was a very tiny town. Little traffic and only 2 stoplights. So, it was ok for me to have a learning permit at 14.

the common cold

in san francisco, you have to be 15 1/2

bpgveg14

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You have to be this tall to drive a car!

Seriously though, my gage is, if the kid can afford the car, and all the insurance payments, then, full speed ahead!

If not, the parent should be doing EVERYTHING in their power to keep an immature CHILD off the roads.

Think of it this way: "Would you allow this 14 year old to own a gun?" Because, a vehicle can be JUST as DEADLY in the wrong/immature hands...

Debbie L

I feel that is way too young, it should be 15 or 16. I think they need a year of experience before getting a regular license and I think they should take a drivers education class if there school offers that as well.

ddd

depends on what state ur in but ive never heard ppl getting a permit at 14.. in GA and most states its 15 14 is too young lol

mysticbluz

no it ain't..they're too young for it and its too much for the so-called independence

Daughter of a Coma Guy

Over here no...16 is much better...and drivers license...ooo probably 17 or 18...

blb

Where I live you can get your drivers license at age 14. It is way to young for a drivers license and more and more parents are allowing their kids to get licensed at an earlier age. The earliest someone should be allowed to get a license is age 16

Ronin

I would not let my kid, that's for sure.

Andigurl

I don't think so. I think its dangerous.

SunnydaleResident

Of course not. They will dangerous to themselves & others' safety.

Just Me

NO. They can't even walk down the street properly at that age. Get them on a bike or skateboard it gets even worse. 18 is plenty young enough to start driving.

gypsy girl

no that is way to young.

MiaDiva28

not to me, they should make the law 18 and up. i would never trust a 14 year old to drive my car. too young and too immature.

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