Is Driving a Right or a Privilege? Dropouts Stripped of Their Licenses

Well, last i heard in America it was a privilege. You have to take a test and.... wait for it... be "licensed". There is no reason why it should be considered a right.

Additionally, in regards to this law, it only covers teen under 18. Once they reach 18 they are free to get a license again. This is just an incentive to stay in school.

(whew, made it through without ranting on driving laws in general.)

Driving is a privilege.

License - a personal, revocable and unassignable permission to do something on the road.

Provided these kids are allowed to get licenses once they turn 18, I think this is a very strong incentive for teenagers to stay in school. I'll be interested to see what effect, if any, this law has on high school dropout rates and the frequency of teenage car accidents.

Round here it is neither a Privilege or a Right, it is a necessity! No public transport... at all, and taxi's charge more so much I'd loose money using them to get to and from work!

good wording Mdalle...
I think you're the only one on this site who isn't baised towards luxury cars. I think you actually understand what I'm trying to say to people here, and that is that millions and millions and millions of people will never be able to afford a 325i or let alone a Cobalt. Why does everybody think that expensive/luxury cars are better overall then their mainstream sibilings? Sometimes they aren't! (e.g Mark LT vs. F-150) And usually mainstream cars are more practical then their performance/luxury counterparts. I would find it hard to drive to work every day in an RS4. The stiff suspension would hurt over potholes, the tires/wheels would get destroyed, the recaro seats aren't great when you're not racing, and the instant power when the gas is pressed would get annoying in the city.

...Of course I would take a RS4 over a S4, but for the average Joe it wouldn't be logical.
I'm not trying to diss luxury/sports cars (how could I ever!) but I'm just trying to get people to open their eyes a bit to the other 98% percent of the world we live in.

Oh, and driving is a privilage and should be taken away from kids who have drug/alcohol charges or any other crime like that.

You have the right to the privilege. :P

You need a license to drive?

correct me if i'm wrong, but in some asian countries i heard that all you need to get your licence is money. you just pay and you can drive away! no tests, no WAITING or any crap like that.


i'm not being racist or anything like that but is that the reason behind the stereotypical "asian driver"? if they had to take tests would an "asian driver" be the same as an "american driver" or "german driver"? food for thought...


in my opinion, driving is a privilege. being able to take the test is a right, though.