Teenagers gain experience by receiving their driving license because they practice on the road. Instead of waiting until they are 18 to drive, teenagers learn to familiarize themselves with different possible driving situations, instead of becoming inexperienced at 18. Teens become independent from getting their license because they no longer have to rely on their parents for transportation. They are free to make plans on their own once they get their driving license. Independence is an essential part of the path to becoming a responsible adult. Some say teenagers shouldn't get their license at sixteen because they aren't responsible, driving is dangerous, and they're more likely to get distracted than adults. While these are facts, they do not support the opposite thesis. Driving is dangerous, but learning is not. Driving helps teenagers become more responsible and over time driving also gives experience to the driver; the experience will reduce the desire to get distracted while driving. That's why teenagers should be able to get a driver's license at