Being an out-of-touch old coot, I should be in favor of the bill to raise the driving age. Its a no-brainer, especially if you know, or know of, someone who could have been saved by prohibiting young driving. And who doesn't?

Most kids successfully navigate through that period between 16-18, but not all do. It's the time that they learn that life can be a high stakes proposition. Some get it, others don't. Hell, there are college kids who shouldn't be driving.

My point is that teen driving is Adult 101 and it's pass/fail. But if we don't give kids a chance to take the course, they'll never graduate.