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 had the chance to drive her before she died, it wasn’t in a convertible. Still, that’s okay; we made many beautiful memories together.
The excitement about driving, especially among teenagers, seems to be declining compared with past years. I’m proud of my teenage niece for finally earning her learner’s permit after putting in some effort. However, more teens than ever are choosing to delay getting their driver’s licenses. Here are some reasons for this trend.
The percentage of teens getting their licenses is rising at older ages than in previous years
WCVB5 Boston reported on a 2020 study led by Dr. Federico Vaca, a professor and executive vice chair of Emergency Medicine at UC Irvine School of Medicine. The research found that about 40% of teenagers are delaying getting their driver’s licenses by 1 to 2 years, and 30% are postponing it by more than 2 years…