The following appeared as part of a letter to the editor of a local newspaper:
“It makes no sense that in most places 15-year-olds are not eligible for their driver’s license while people who are far older can retain all of their driving privileges by simply renewing their license. If older drivers can get these renewals, often without having to pass another driving test, then 15-year-olds should be eligible to get a license. Fifteen-year olds typically have much better eyesight, especially at night; much better hand-eye coordination; and much quicker reflexes. They are also less likely to feel confused by unexpected developments or disoriented in unfamiliar surroundings, and they recover from injuries more quickly.”
The argument that 15-year-olds should be eligible to get a driver's license only because they are physically fit is not correct and considers the topic only partially. The letter advocates that 15 year-old children must be able to get a driver's license if older drivers can renew their licenses without a test by simply counting facts regarding children's physical superiority compared to old people. Although the evidences the letter uses might be correct, the letter overlooks some aspects of being a good driver which are needed to substantiate the argumentation.
First of all, good physical f...
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