Some people think that the best way to increase road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving cars or riding motorbikes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

For years, governments of different countries around the world have adopted different ways to reduce accidents on the

road

,

however

, there are some who think that the most effective method is to bring the minimum

age

higher for new cars and motorbike drivers. I completely disagree with

this

idea as I believe that

age

is not a factor that can determine a person's ability. While I understand that with time comes maturity, I

also

think that it all depends on an individual itself. Different people act and react differently to a situation,

therefore

, we cannot put everyone in the same basket.

For example

,

last

year statistics in Mauritius showed that the rate of accidents caused by young drivers were not far from that of experienced one, showing clear signs that

age

is not a problem when it comes to

road

safety.

In addition

, a driver is able to perfect himself after experiencing the

road

for at least two years, meaning that even if the legal

age

is increased, it would always have a period where drivers will still be seen as a novice.

For instance

, someone who starts driving at an

age

of 31, will have the same fear and uncertainty as that of an 18 years old and most probably will handle a tricky

road

situation in the same way. In conclusion, I believe that

age

cannot be used as a determining element in reducing

road

accidents as every single individual responds to dangers in a unique way.

However

, more emphasis could be done

at

Suggestion

on

driving schools to gear up inexperienced cars and bike drivers right from the start.