The government will decide on Friday whether to accept an EU directive that would raise the minimum driving age from 16 to 17 for a category B car with a supervisor. The change would come into force in 2029.
Young people do not support the move, believing the earlier they start driving the more experienced they will be when they pass their test.
Sixteen-year-old Jette-Ly Assor enrolled in driving school last fall when she was 15 and a half, which is allowed under the current system. At 16, she applied for a provisional license and has been driving with a supervisor since January.
Getting a license early is popular among young people specifically for the sake of gaining experience, she said.
“Around five of my friends are also currently in driving school, and a few who are a bit older almost have their licenses already. Really, the more experience you have driving, the better. So by the time I turn 18, I’ll actually have about two years of driving experience,” Assor said.
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