Apparently the driving age in New Zealand is a meagre 15 only. That is, in my opinion, too young to be driving a car. But it seems like i’m not the only one who’d think that: reports recently by brain experts claim that “[the] frontal lobes of 15-year-olds’ brains were not fully developed, and as a result many struggled to recognise and react to hazards and took extra risks.”
That is true. Although kids these days are learning the co-ordination and car-control skills very quickly (thanks in part probably to computer games!), they can lack the sensibility and self-control when it comes to making decisions on the road. I’m not sure i’d trust a 15 year old with my car (if I had one).
That said, i’m not sure some drivers in China should be allowed to drive… ever! Maybe we shouldn’t judge by age but give drivers a mental test before issuing a license. Now that would be a first!