It is designed to help young drivers gain the knowledge and skills they need to drive a motor vehicle safely. This is accomplished by gradually increasing driving privileges as the young driver gains experience behind the wheel. Graduated licensing is a new method of licensing young drivers. The goal of graduated licensing is to reduce crashes, serious injuries, and traffic-related fatalities involving new, young drivers. Evidence shows that young, inexperienced drivers pose serious safety threats not just to themselves, but to other drivers who share the road.
Statistics show teen drivers are over represented in at-fault crashes and fatal crashes.
Young drivers lack experience and are often prone to risk taking behavior. The restrictions in place at each level of licensing are intended to help young drivers develop safe driving habits, while allowing them to gain knowledge and experience. Public Act 387 took effect on April 1, 1997. Teens and their parents. Before a young driver can obtain driving privileges at Level 1, written approval from a parent or legal guardian is required.