As some teens learn to drive, the Virginia Beach community has had an increased focus on safety, driving preparation, and confidence on the road. With a growing number of 16-year-olds testing for learner’s permits and licenses, many of them are adjusting to the responsibilities that come with driving.
According to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, in Virginia Beach, there is a seasonal increase of teen permit testing between late summer and early winter. The traffic, large school zones, and multi-lane intersections of Virginia Beach make it a “difficult learning area.”
Brooke Ferlauto, a sophomore preparing for her road test, said the traffic patterns and spacing were hard to adjust to. “When I’m doing behind-the-wheel lessons after school, the roads can get really crowded,” Ferlauto remarked. “I’m still learning how to judge the space around me when cars are changing lanes a lot.”…