Sam Bock All across the US, driving ages are starting to rise. In Colorado , most parents are used to kids getting their permits at age 15 and licenses at 16. There are 17 states that are starting the graduated license program. New drivers are required to show responsible driving in each stage in order to move on to the next. Some restrictions are night driving with no passengers, and mandatory seatbelts.
Early evaluations show a definite effectiveness in a graduated licensing system.
Any new driver, under the age of 18, after completing Driver Education and passing the required tests, will receive their first license. For the first 90 days of this license, they will be required to only drive with a licensed adult over the age of 25. New drivers will not be allowed to drive between the hours of 1 am and 5 am. All people in the car being driven by a new driver must wear a seatbelt. New drivers must remain crash and conviction free for this 90-day period.