Federal data shows that only a quarter of 16-year-olds have their driver's license — about half as many as teens in the mid-90s. Here's why:
"Over the years, teens have been pushing the age at which they get licensed," Adams adds."The pandemic seems to have exacerbated that, making very, very scary for those teens."
In addition to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, experts say the decrease in teens obtaining a driver's license is due in part to the popularity of ride-sharing apps and electric scooters. Social media, experts say, is also replacing in-person get-togethers.over talking in-person. "Trying to push them too early is not good," she explains."It's about striking that balance and understanding that yes, even if all your friends have already gotten their license, that's OK. There is no deadline."
found that 45% of drivers drive 15 mph or more over the speed limit on the freeway, 37% drive while talking on the phone, and nearly 40% drive while texting or sending an email. “If you’re on a road trip, believe me, they’re watching everything you do behind the wheel,” Adams notes. A teen's own motivating factors can also help them move forward with their driver's education. Burke, who has two older sisters in college, says her"push factors" for pursuing her own driver's education is the freedom to move herself around.
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