...Should the age of obtaining a driving license in Malaysia be increased to 21 years old? Year by year the accident rate in Malaysia has been on a steady hike. Various factors are said to be the contributors for this hike. However, one prominent factor has been a topic for debate in recent years. It is claimed that newly licensed teenagers have helped to increase the number of serious accidents than any other group on the road. For this reason, I believe that the age of obtaining a driving license in Malaysia should be raised to 21 years old. Firstly, at the age of 21, humans leave their teenage years into early adulthood. During this period of life, humans gain more maturity physically and mentally. Mental maturity is an absolute requirement for all drivers. At a younger age, teenagers are fueled by a competitive lifestyle where everything seems to be race for them. This also happens on road where teenagers strive to overtake any drivers who drive faster than them. In turn, they endanger their own life and the life of others due to this immaturity. Secondly, once the minimum age is raised there will be lesser drivers on the road. If we only may get a driving license at the age of 21, then teenagers from the age of 17 to 20 years old will still not be driving. Consequently, there will be lesser drivers on the road which lead to a lower probability for accidents to occur. Besides, the more cars on the roads, the higher the probability of accidents to occur. This can be proven by...
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...SHOULD DRIVING LICENSE BE RAISED TO 21 ? The legal age to obtain driving license is 17 years. Everybody endeavor to obtain driving license at this period life will be better to raise driving age because young drivers are the main cause of road deaths. In addition, if driving age is 21, number of deaths will decrease and roads become safer. Another reason, teens text and drive and put themselves and other people in danger. Teens are increasing car wrecks. They are also increasing their injuries. Teens don't know much of the consequences that come with driving. They party and drink, and when they drive drunk, that's another wreck and death waiting to happen. Teenagers can simply be distracted by lots of things while driving such as, loud music and talking in phones etc. Moreover they are not fully developed especially the frontal lobe part of their brain which is the part responsible for weighing risks and making judgments. If the driving age was raised thousands of innocent soles would be saved. In conclusion, Young driver’s especially male drivers are likely to overestimate their ability to drive at faster speed that’s leads to major accident to reduce this only strategy to raise the age of driving license. Teen drivers are every adult’s nightmare. The driving age at the moment is 17 it should be raised to 21 to overcome some of consequences and risk factors in teenagers. With lack of experience and maturity, both parents and fellow drivers are frightened to share the...
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...teenagers obtaining their driver’s license is the first initial step of becoming an adult. Many political and public figures question the ability to drive legally at age 16; in some states even younger. There are many reasons why many individuals question the legal driving age such as how will impact society? If the legal driving age in the United States is raised to 18 will there be a decrease of accidents? In the United States most states allow teenagers to have a learner’s permit and a driver’s license at age 16. Rising the legal driving age would cut down on car accidents and associated damages, cut down on teen deaths from traffic accidents and allow for teens to gain more experience before driving on their own. Let’s take a look at the reasons these changes should be made, as they are very eye opening and show some very disturbing statistics involving teen driving. Teenage driving has cost more than 81,000 people lives since the year 2000 as a result of motor vehicle accidents (SafeRoads, 2009). Teen drivers are not always attentive and responsible; many times the drivers can be easily distracted by friends, music, and cell phone. Although not all accidents can be prevented, if there is a possibility that rising the legal driving age to 18 can potentially decrease the number of individuals killed in motor vehicle accidents than it can only have a positive outcome. There are many individuals that have received their driver’s license at an older age and are very responsible...
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...knowledge and understanding of the complexities of driving a motor vehicle (Insurance Information Institute). Learning to drive takes a lot of practice. It is like learning to ride a bike or tying your shoes. You need to keep practicing before you can accomplish the task and actually do it well. Therefore, why do we make it so easy for young, inexperienced drivers to get their license? According to the Insurance Information Institute there should be an extended period of adult supervision before allowing a young driver to get a full driver license. They suggest a young driver be restricted to drive only during the day and only with a capable adult who is age 21 or older and has held a valid driver license for at least two years. We have to ask ourselves, are these guidelines something we can live with? The precious lives of our children are at stake. This is the reason I believe that all states should have a Graduated Driver Licensing Program for teen drivers. I remember when I was 16. I was so excited to have my driver license. My friends and I were going to have our first big night on the town. We did not need to rely on our parents. It felt great. I picked up each of my friends. We decided to take the long route to town. We wanted to fix our hair and put on our make up. We had loud music blasting. We were laughing and carrying on. Our minds were on boys, fun, and our new found freedom. We thought that driving was exciting, but we never thought about the...
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...18 years old birthday, one of the most meaningful events in our lives. It is a time that we become an adult and taking more responsibilities throughout the life. We can do many things which we are forbidden before because we are kids. It is a crazy time. We can buy alcohol, go travelling with friends without accompanying by parents, get a driving license and so on. However, when I came to the United States, I was surprised that we couldn’t buy or drink an alcohol until we are 21. In “De-Demonizing Rum: What’s Wrong with “Underage” Drinking?”, Andrew Stuttaford is pro lower the drinking age. He points out that as an adult, who is under 21, “is judged to be responsible enough to vote, drive, marry and serve in the military”. Making alcohol a “forbidden fruit” will make the kids more curious about it and cause opposite effects. Moreover, although alcohol abuse is a big problem, it can help artists to create more amazing works as well as good for your body. Furthermore, too much government...
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...the joy of getting their first license. We register vehicles that take people all over the state for work, school, to access medical care and for exciting and important events in their lives. We also have the very serious responsibility of making sure all drivers, as well as the vehicles on our roadways, are safe and fit to operate. The RMV is committed to providing you with efficient, reliable and professional customer service. The Driver’s Manual prepares you for your driving career and also for doing business with the Registry. It includes requirements for transactions we provide, as well as service options and branch location information. To serve you better, we offer 27 transactions and services via our website, www.massrmv.com. Online services bring the RMV to you. Today, you are also able to schedule a return phone call via 857-DOT-8000 for a time that works for you. We have expanded the number of AAA locations offering Registry renewal services through an innovative public-private partnership. We are introducing self-service FasTrack kiosks for license and identification card renewals and duplicates so you spend less time in line. As we improve our service delivery, www.massrmv.com will offer you the latest and best ways to get your RMV business done. Everyone sharing the road in Massachusetts must focus on safety. Please read the rules of the road we have included to prepare for your road test and a lifetime of safe driving, cycling and walking. These rules...
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...of Contents Chapter 1 — The Missouri Driver License and the Graduated Driver License Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 8 • Types of Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 • Types of Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 • Requirements to Obtain Your License or Permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 • Required Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 • Social Security Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 • Fees for Permits/Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 • Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 • Endorsements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 • Renewing a License or Permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 • Other Information About Your Driver License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 • Suspension/Revocation of Your License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 • The Graduated Driver License (GDL) Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 • Step One: Instruction Permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 • Step Two: Intermediate License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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...Manual provides important information about the many services offered by the Registry of Motor Vehicles at our branch locations and through our website at www.massrmv.com. Whether you have questions about the documents you need to apply for a driver’s license, how to renew a registration, or when you need to have your vehicle inspected, the answers are all in here. I encourage you to read it thoroughly and keep it handy as a future resource. The RMV Driver’s Manual can help you prepare for a visit to one of our branches, our website, or a phone call to our customer service center. We know from experience that informed customers help us provide quicker, more efficient service and reduce the possibility of a return visit. I encourage you to utilize our virtual branch before you stand in line, as most routine RMV services can be completed through the Internet. The RMV has also included all the rules of the road that apply to motoring on the roads of the Commonwealth in an effort to help reduce crashes and injuries. In today’s world, although some people choose to travel using healthy transportation modes of walking, bicycling, or mass transit, many residents need to rely on motor vehicles. Yet owning a vehicle and holding a driver’s license are privileges that come with a good deal of responsibility. Your behavior as a motor vehicle operator not only affects other motor vehicle operators, but also has serious consequences for pedestrians and bicyclists. I urge you to not only become familiar...
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...INFORMATION MA Assigned License/ID/Permit Number License Class S 8 6 2 7 3 4 4 5 First Name #D #M Middle Name Note: Applicants under the age of 18 who wish to obtain a class M (motorcycle) license or endorsement must complete the Massachusetts Rider Education Program (MREP) and may not book a road test with the RMV. For additional information, please refer to the MassDOT RMV Division's website at mass.gov/rmv. Month Last Name Date of Birth Zhang Qing Day Year Sex 9 City/State 2 1990 #M #F 6 Zip Code Feet Height Inches 7 Mailing Address (Where you want us to send your Driver's License and future notices from the RMV) U.S. Post Office MAY NOT deliver if your name is NOT on the mailbox. 926 Main ST Room 702 Residential Address (Where you actually reside) ! Same as above Worcester / MA City/State 01610 Zip Code 926 Main ST Room 702 Worcester / MA 01610 PARENTAL CONSENT FOR MINOR; Information & Certification of Person Providing Consent This section must be completed by a parent of the applicant, the legal guardian, the Massachusetts Child Guardian Division, or the Headmaster of the Boarding School the applicant is attending. To the Registrar: I hereby certify I am: (check one) ! parent ! legal guardian ! Massachusetts Child Guardian Division ! boarding school headmaster of the above-named applicant who is less than 18 years of age, but not less than 16 1/2 years of age, and that...
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...Tammy Jones is a 19 year old resident of Tillman County but appears to be at least 21. Tammy owns and uses a fake Oklahoma driver’s license which lists her age as 21. On the night of August 5, 2001, Tammy goes to a local tavern named Cooter’s Brew, a sole proprietorship located in Kiowa County. At Cooter’s Brew, Tammy is ready and willing to present her fake license to the bartender but he never asked for her identification because Tammy appeared to be old enough to consume alcohol, and having young, attractive females in the bar is good for business. The bartender is not the owner of the tavern, but the bartender has been trained by the owner to request identification from all patrons. Tammy orders and drinks numerous alcoholic beverages. When the bar closes, Tammy gets into her car to drive home even though she is beyond the legal limit of intoxication. Tammy’s friend, Lisa Lu, asks for a ride and Tammy happily obliges. Lisa is sober and knows that Tammy is intoxicated. After leaving the bar, Tammy and Lisa proceed northbound on Main Street toward Lisa’s house, where they have both decided to stay for the evening. Tammy is driving and she is traveling at a rate of 55 miles per hour. The speed limit on the streets in town is 35 miles per hour. At the same time, Sam Smith is traveling westbound in his pick-up truck on Broadway Avenue, a street that intersects Main Street. Sam is a 25 year old resident of Greer County and his driver’s license has been suspended. ...
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...467 10/2/2015 Effects of drunk driving on teens and adults In 2011 over 1.2 million people were arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Driving while under the influence is most seen in 21 to 25 years old. I found this information to be interesting because are demographic has a high tendency to drive while being under the influence of alcohol. I’m more interested in the effects of drunk driving on teens and adults because it is something that affects anybody who drives an automobile now a days. There is something you should know about driving under the influence. One of out every three Americans on the road has been involved in an alcohol related car crash sometime in their life time. Those are really bad odds looking at the fact that most Americans are on the road for at one hour per day. I’m very interest to learn more about the effects of driving under the influence on teenagers and adults. Most people who drive under the influence don’t actually realize the harm they can actually cause until the minute after the accident has happened. Most drunk driving incidents can be avoided with just a simple phone call. What drunk drivers don’t seem to understand is they are endangering not just their own life but everyone on the roads with them. For example, “In 2013, a total of 1,149 children fourteen and younger were killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes. Of those 1,149 fatalities, 200 (17%) occurred in alcohol-impaired driving crashes. Out of those 200 deaths...
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...head off to your friends house. While you’re driving, you notice you are feeling a little drowsy. You see some headlights that look like they are heading towards you. Then all of the sudden you collide. After everything settles, you realize you are alright. You crawl out of the window and walk towards the other car. Looking through the spider-cracked windshield, you see a woman and her two kids, all dead. In 2005, there were an estimated 16,885 alcohol related fatalities in the U.S. That is over 39% of automobile related fatalities that year. On average, 254,000 people are injured in alcohol related wrecks in a year. After hearing these statistics, you can tell that drinking and driving is a huge issue in America. The dangers of drunk driving effect drivers of America every day. Not only do you have to be responsible enough to control yourself from drinking and driving, you also have to worry about other people that are drinking and driving. Even though you may not wreck while driving drunk, there are other risks involved. When driving while impaired by alcohol, it’s very easy for police officers to notice you. If you are even caught drinking underage, no matter where it is, you can be put on probation. If your caught drinking and driving underage, your running the risk of losing your license. I’m sure all of you agree with me when I say it wouldn’t be very cool to lose your license. In my opinion, losing the independence of driving is not...
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...According to the National Highway Safety Administration, more than 5,000 teens die each year in car accidents in the United States (Irvine). The accident rates for more current drivers at a more youthful age are a lot higher than those of more up to date drivers at a more established age. Younger drivers are more powerless against diversions, some of which are because they have one or more passengers. Studies also show that teens traveling with peers will carry on unsafe conduct simply because their immaturity and inexperience. Deadly crash rates for teenagers driving around evening hours are higher as a consequence of them being chronically short on sleep. It is in the best interest of the country to rise the national driving age to 18 for...
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...to 18? In the United States of America you are considered a legal adult at the age of 18 years old. You have all the major rights of a fully grown adult, voting, enlisting in the military, buying a house, buying tobacco products and many more. However there is one right that was taken away from the 18 year old adult back in 1984. In 1984 the National Minimum Drinking Age Act was put into place which changed the legal minimum drinking age from 18 years old to 21. Does this law mean that you are not really a mature adult until you are 21 or should the drinking age be brought back down to 18 when you receive all the other rights of a mature adult. It makes perfect sense that this right should be returned to young adults for plenty of reasons and also holds potential solutions to one of the nation’s biggest alcohol related problems. What does it mean to be an adult? United States law states that you are legally considered an adult at the age of 18. It makes sense right? You can buy a house, enlist in the U.S. military, get married and loads of other rights you don’t have until the age of 18. But United States law also states that all states must enforce a legal minimum drinking age of 21. We are the only major nation to have such a high drinking age. The drinking age wasn’t always this high though. On July 17th 1984 the national minimum drinking age act was passed which meant that 18 year old young adults could no longer legally purchase or publically possess alcohol. Why? What were...
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...pleased to offer this latest edition of What Every Driver Must Know. In it, you will find information about driver’s licenses, teens and driving, common traffic rules, signs and signals, what to do in emergencies, and much more. Whether you are a novice driver or have years of experience behind the wheel, this booklet can be a helpful guide. Driving requires your full attention. Distractions such cell phones, texting, tuning the radio, and eating should be avoided when you are behind the wheel. Please make sure that you and your passengers remain safe. Obey all traffic laws, make sure everyone is buckled up or in an appropriate child safety seat, and never drink and drive. Michigan is a great state with many different opportunities for travel, recreation, and fun. Please drive safely. Sincerely, Ruth Johnson Secretary of State WEDMK November 2012.indd 2 11/1/2012 9:03:00 AM Table of Contents Introduction 6 1. Michigan Driver’s License Information 7 Michigan Residents New Michigan Residents General Licensing Requirements The Driver’s License Process 7 7 8 10 Providing Your Social Security Number; Providing Proof of Legal Presence; Providing Proof of Identity; Providing Proof of Residency; Physical Standards; Vision Test; Knowledge Test; Temporary Instruction Permit (TIP); Driving Skills Test; Restricted License Due to Disability or Illness; Changing...
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