Why Should the driving age be raised?

Arguments for Raising the Driving Age 1. It’s Safer The rate of fatal crashes per mile driven is around half as high for teens aged 18 or 19 as for 16- and 17-year-olds. 1 It is thought that raising the driving age to 18 could help lower the overall rate of fatal crashes. 2.

Why Should the driving age be 16?

Developmentally, teens at the age 16 are ready to start driving, Teens starting to drive at 16 bring less stress to families because the teens are able to drive themselves, and Starting driving at the age 16 helps maturity level grow and build responsibility. Therefore, the driver’s age should not be raised to 18.

Why should 14 year olds drive?

A 14 yr old is certainly physically capable of driving a car. The problems with allowing someone so young to legally drive is that they are not mature enough to make the right decisions when there is any type of emergency situation.

Which country has the lowest driving age?

Countries with the lowest driving ages (17 and below) are Canada, El Salvador, Iceland, Israel, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, the United Kingdom (mainland), United States and Zimbabwe. In some jurisdictions in the United States and Canada, drivers can be as young as 14 (with parental supervision).

What is the driving age in Italy?

18 years old

Can I give driving test in English in Italy?

The test consists of 40 true or false questions and you can get a maximum of four wrong in order to pass. The test is available only in Italian or French, so you’ll need to know enough of either language to take the exam.

What age can you ride a scooter in Italy?

20 years old

Can you rent a scooter in Italy?

Riding scooters in Italy is the only way to go. All you need is a valid US drivers license and a credit card to rent a scooter. Most rentals are 125cc but you can find some that are 250cc. There are many places to rent in the tourist areas.

Do you need a license for a scooter in Italy?

All EU driving licences are valid in Italy. A licence is required to ride a scooter – a car licence will do for bikes up to 125cc; for anything over 125cc you’ll need a motorcycle licence.

Can I drive a scooter in Italy?

While in Italy you can start driving a scooter up to 125 cc at the age of 16, the new rules specify that drivers must hold either a full driving licence (only available from 18 onwards) or have had their scooter licence for at least two years.

Is riding a scooter easy?

Very very easy. It’s like riding a bicycle but the weight of it makes you feel way more stable when you’re going fast. And there is no clutch like a motorcycle so it’s easy. It’s better too since you don’t plan on going on the highway.

Should I rent a scooter in Rome?

Unless you are extremely familiar with driving a scooter and the traffic in Rome I would not consider renting a scooter. There are just too many things that can go wrong. You won’t find parking easily near any of the sites.

What do you need to drive a scooter?

To ride a moped, a person must either have a valid driver’s license or a moped license. A person must be at least 14 years old to obtain a moped license.