Traffic accidents make up the majority of teen deaths each year. For years, people have associated being sixteen with getting a driver's license. We live in a country where sixteen marks a significant milestone in a teenager's life; However, recently, people are increasingly questioning whether or not teenagers should be given the keys at such an early age. While supporters of raising Georgia's driving age to eighteen say it is a necessary change to reduce driving deaths, those who oppose it say it is a necessary change. change will not be practical. Supporters of raising the driving age say teenagers are too immature to cope. a motor vehicle at sixteen. Driving requires a lot of thought and concentration. Since adolescent brains are not fully developed, they may lack these vital abilities. Jay Chiedd, head of brain imaging at the National Institute of Mental Health, says: "It all comes down to impulse control...and this part of the brain involved in decision-making and impulse control is among the last to get involved. » (Davis). Many people are also alarmed that the majority of crashes are caused by reckless speeding, as evidenced by the Governors Highway Safety Association, which reported that "speed played a role in 33 percent of fatal crashes involving Teenagers” (“Speed ​​a Factor”). Raising the driving age would further develop the brain and increase its maturity. On the other hand, opponents see driving as a way for teens to become more responsible. They learn how to take care of a vehicle, deal with dangerous situations and rely on themselves. Depending on their parents to drive them everywhere throughout their adolescence would stifle the growth of independence. “From a distance, teenagers... middle of paper... Garry. “Driving with less experience: Teenagers have the highest accident rates of any group, prompting legislation to help protect them.” State Legislatures 32.6 (2006): 38+. Student resources in context. Internet. March 10, 2014. Davis, Robert. “Is 16 too young to drive a car?” USA Today, March 2, 2005. Web. March 9, 2014. O'Connor, Anahad. “Teen driving laws might just delay fatal crashes.” The New York Times, September 14, 2011. Web. March 9, 2014. “Speed ​​is a factor in one-third of fatal crashes involving teens; The report includes tips for parents to promote safer driving. » Consumer Health News[English] June 27, 2013. Student resources in context. Internet. March 10, 2014. “Teen Driving.” » Online collection of opposing points of view. Detroit: Gale, 2013. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Internet. March 10, 2014. zzzzzzzz “Why a graduated license? » Allstate Foundation, nd Web. March 9 2014.