The Road of Passage

Most sophomores become eligible to get their driver’s permit, and many students will seize this opportunity when others may not. 

According to the how-to adult website “Getting a driver’s license at age 16 is considered to be a right of passage”. This is more than just the responsibility because it gives students an opportunity to go on roads with other drivers.

Driving unlocks a whole different section of freedom and privilege for these teenagers. Having the opportunity to go places at any time is truly a gift. 

Although this privilege can seem nice, driving comes with hard work and responsibility that some sophomores are not ready for. Parents have a lot of responsibility if their kids decide to drive. Ha, a sophomore with a permit said, “It’s up to the parents to see if they are responsible or not.” 

Nevertheless, getting a driver’s permit is a choice. Some students may not want their license because of the dangers on the road. Parents also may not allow their children to get their license or permit at a young age to protect them.

Parents may fear the dangers of driving. According to the CDC, “In 2019, almost 2,400 teens in the United States aged 13–19 were killed and about 258,000 were treated in emergency departments for injuries suffered in motor vehicle crashes.”These statistics scare plenty of students and parent, which may stop them from learning to drive.

Many sophomores think that their peers are not ready to get their permits. It’s a controversial topic whether or not students should learn how to drive. A fellow sophomore student said, “I don’t think they should because most teenagers aren’t responsible enough.” Some people just are not ready for the responsibility of driving.

Although driving comes with major liability, it’s a choice teenagers have at such a young age. It encourages responsibility and a getaway to a new passage of freedom!