I took Drivers Ed when I was 15 and got my license when I was 16. Back then, you couldn't get your permit until you'd taken Drivers Ed. But, they've changed things since I was a teenager. Now, you can get your permit at 15, and you are supposed to put in a certain number of driving hours (and a certain number of those have to be at night) with a licensed adult before you can get your regular license, which you can do when you turn 16. My niece turned 15 in March, and she's been driving every chance she can get. My sister says she is getting pretty good and it's not scary driving with her anymore.
My dad grew up in Idaho where they could drive at 14. But, he's another one who was driving as soon as he could reach the pedals. It was just a different time.
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