For the benefit of Everyone

             As most 16 year olds already know, turning 16 just isn't so sweet anymore. It used to be that upon turning 16, everybody gets to go to the DMV and get a license to drive. Well it's still the same, only with restrictions. Senator Tim Leslie suggested a new set of provisional laws for new teenage drivers in California. He got the idea from similar successful laws enforced in Ontario, Canada and they soon became effective in California on July 1, 1998. The laws prohibit drivers under the age of 18 from driving between midnight and 5am unless accompanied by a driver 25 or older/ Also, for the first six months of having a license, new teenage drivers are not allowed to drive any passengers younger than 20 unless someone 25 or older is also present. (Carl Ingram) Almost needless to say, many teenagers are disappointed with the provisional laws, but many adults, including myself, are grateful for them.
             What is officially called The Teen Driver Safety Act, or the provisional driving laws, was intended to target "teenage drivers because they constitute the group at highest risk of being in an accident." The main cause for teenage driving accidents is merely lack of experience. (Sylvia Pagan Westphal, David Haldane) With the provisional laws, new teen drivers have to drive 50 hours with their parents as well as 6 hours with a professional driving instructor. The required behind the wheel training helps to give new drivers the experience before they can go out on their own.
             Not to be stereotypical, because everybody is a teenager at one time, but teens are known to be a bit irresponsible. Driving is not only a privilege, but it is a huge responsibility. Teen drivers are likely to be tempted by street racing and other similar daring acts. Keeping teens from driving during the late night is just another attempt to keep them safe and out of trouble. Other distractions can lead to irresponsi
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