If you’re at that age where you’re thinking about getting your learner’s permit… don’t “jump the gun” too soon. You just turned 16 and you’re anxious to go get that permit to get behind the wheel… but ask yourself, are you really ready yet? Driving a car or truck is very serious business.
The best way to prepare yourself is to take a driver’s education course. Here you’ll learn the rules of the road and get a good understanding of what’s expected. You’ll also learn a great deal about what it takes and what you should do to be safe.
Besides preparing yourself through driver’s ed., you really need to have a couple other things in place. You have to be aware of your surroundings at all times. And you have to have a certain level of responsibility in order to take this new endeavor seriously.
There are so many benefits to driving, but remember… driving is a privilege, not a right. To achieve the ability to drive a car, you must reach a certain age, right? Well, in my opinion it’s not so much the age that’s important, but the maturity level you must attain. When the day comes for you to drive, remember to stay aware and always drive responsibly.
Nicholas Cordts 