The teenage brain is a work in progress, particularly the prefrontal cortex, which governs impulse control and risk assessment. Statistics consistently show that drivers aged 16 to 19 are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than older drivers. Many advocates suggest raising the licensing age to 18 or implementing stricter "graduated" licenses that ban night driving and teenage passengers. While a license represents a rite of passage and freedom, the high cost of life suggests that more rigorous training and maturity are required before a young person takes command of a lethal machine.
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