I remember saying, “I can’t wait to get my license so I can take my grandmother for a drive in a convertible.” Although I did get to drive her before she passed away, it wasn’t in a convertible. Still, that’s okay because we shared many wonderful memories.
Interest in driving, especially among teenagers, seems to be decreasing compared to earlier years. I applaud my teenage niece for finally getting her learner’s permit after some effort. However, more teens are delaying getting their driver’s licenses. Here are some reasons for this change.
More teenagers are obtaining their licenses at older ages compared to earlier years.
WCVB5 Boston reported on a 2020 study by Dr. Federico Vaca, an Emergency Medicine professor and executive vice chair at UC Irvine School of Medicine. The study found that about 40% of teenagers delay getting their driver’s licenses by 1 to 2 years, and 30% delay for over 2 years…