According to the Federal Highway Administration, the share of teenagers with driver's licenses in the 16-19 age group declined from 64% in 1995 to just under 40% in 2021.
For generations, getting a driver's license has been a huge teenage milestone. The rite of passage allows teens to avoid relying on mom and dad for rides, get a job, and have much more social freedom.
Experts say there are many reasons for the decline. Driving can be dangerous, frustrating and deadly. A new Forbes Advisors' survey found that California drivers are the most confrontational in the nation.
I feel really comfortable when I'm on the highway but I don't feel as safe when it's residential. The only reason I'm trying to get my driver's license now is because my grandfather is sick.
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