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AB · 04-18-2007, 03:10 PM

Do you think 15 is too young to get a learners permit to drive?

My son is 15 and a half and he went today and passed the written test for his learners permit. He has to have a licensed driver with him whenever he drives. I wanted him to wait until he turned 16 but he talked his dad into taking him this morning.

Max Whittaker · 04-18-2007, 03:13 PM

I think the earlier you start, the better. More time to practice...

I didn't get mine until I was 21.....

RoryGilmore · 04-18-2007, 03:27 PM

I got mine at 15

Courtnee · 04-18-2007, 08:05 PM

15 is about right. I can't wait to get mine. But here you have to take drivers ed before you can get anything.

Janice · 04-18-2007, 08:37 PM

It depends on the maturity level of the person. I was very young when I got my license. The laws have changed since then, but I had it before I was 16. As for your son, you know him better than anyone. If he's responsible, I think it will be fine.

EmoJoe · 04-18-2007, 09:58 PM

we get ours at 16....id say thats fine, although 15 isnt terribly young.

anyway id say as long as he has a driver in the car with him, he should be ok.

AB · 04-19-2007, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

It depends on the maturity level of the person. I was very young when I got my license. The laws have changed since then, but I had it before I was 16. As for your son, you know him better than anyone. If he's responsible, I think it will be fine.

Whenever I let him drive my car, he does really well. He has to keep the learners permit for a year and then will get a restricted license that lasts for another year, then he will get a regular license after that. I guess I'm just being a worry-wart thinking of all the bad things that can happen once he starts driving.

Max Whittaker · 04-19-2007, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by annball1957

Whenever I let him drive my car, he does really well. He has to keep the learners permit for a year and then will get a restricted license that lasts for another year, then he will get a regular license after that. I guess I'm just being a worry-wart thinking of all the bad things that can happen once he starts driving.

You're a mother. It's your job to worry about your children.

My mother worries all the time... It drives me crazy!!!

I love her for it!

AB · 04-20-2007, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Max Whittaker

You're a mother. It's your job to worry about your children.

My mother worries all the time... It drives me crazy!!!

I love her for it!

I just hope my son will understand that. I may ride with him more than he's expecting me too when he goes to that next level.

EmoJoe · 04-20-2007, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by annball1957

Whenever I let him drive my car, he does really well. He has to keep the learners permit for a year and then will get a restricted license that lasts for another year, then he will get a regular license after that. I guess I'm just being a worry-wart thinking of all the bad things that can happen once he starts driving.

i think that happens to all parents...my cousin is 17 and just got her liscense and her mom is always worried about her when she drives.

PZelda · 04-20-2007, 07:20 PM

In North Dakota, you can be 14 to get your driver's permit. When I was in eighth grade, I knew other people in my grade who already had their permit. That's what happens when you live in a rural state... people live on farms, and learn how to drive when they are really young, in order to help out on the farm and whatnot. It especially helps if someone lives in a less-populated part of the state and need a way to get to/from school/work on a daily basis, in an area where public transportation isn't widely available.

At least, it's like that in the northern half of ND. I'm down south in the more populated part of the state now, and people here typically get their license when they are 15/16.

04-18-2007, 03:10 PM	#1
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	Learners Permit Do you think 15 is too young to get a learners permit to drive? My son is 15 and a half and he went today and passed the written test for his learners permit. He has to have a licensed driver with him whenever he drives. I wanted him to wait until he turned 16 but he talked his dad into taking him this morning.

04-18-2007, 03:13 PM	#2
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04-18-2007, 09:58 PM	#6
EmoJoe Cool cool cool Forum Addict Join Date: Apr 23, 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 71,478	we get ours at 16....id say thats fine, although 15 isnt terribly young. anyway id say as long as he has a driver in the car with him, he should be ok.
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04-18-2007, 08:37 PM	#5
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	It depends on the maturity level of the person. I was very young when I got my license. The laws have changed since then, but I had it before I was 16. As for your son, you know him better than anyone. If he's responsible, I think it will be fine.

04-20-2007, 07:20 PM	#11
PZelda Two Valeries! <3 Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Location: I'm STILL missing NYC. :( Posts: 78,223	In North Dakota, you can be 14 to get your driver's permit. When I was in eighth grade, I knew other people in my grade who already had their permit. That's what happens when you live in a rural state... people live on farms, and learn how to drive when they are really young, in order to help out on the farm and whatnot. It especially helps if someone lives in a less-populated part of the state and need a way to get to/from school/work on a daily basis, in an area where public transportation isn't widely available. At least, it's like that in the northern half of ND. I'm down south in the more populated part of the state now, and people here typically get their license when they are 15/16.
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