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Old February 2nd 05, 08:18 PM
Daniel J. Stern
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On Wed, 2 Feb 2005, Matthew Russotto wrote:

> >> Of course, the _intended_ application is to justify more and harsher
> >> restrictions with higher age limits.


> >Crash data show that's where the biggest problem is.


> Without separating the effects of inexperience from the effects of age,
> such data (presuming it isn't otherwise flawed) does not support harsher
> restrictions with higher age limits.


Teens crash most. Therefore, restricting teen driving means fewer crashes.
That teenagers will stomp their widdle feet and go "No fair!" is
immaterial.


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