Alright guys, I'm temporarily in Massachusetts and there has been a lot in the news recently on raising the driving age. Currently lawmakers have proposed that the driving age be raised from 16 1/2 to 17 1/2. Also, instead of 6 hours of drivers ed they are asking for 15hours. Parental supervision will also be raised to 50 hours. Penalties will be increased as well. Mandatory 1 year suspension for speeding and passenger restrictions will be enforced.

This has been a pretty controversial topic here, a lot of people say there is no research showing teenagers will become better drivers with the driving age being raised.

Discuss?

Link for more.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/art..._teen_drivers/