Young Americans Aren't Getting Driver's Licenses
by Steven Davies on Jul 18, 2013 | Views: 221 | Score: 0
| 1983 | 2008 | 2010 | |
| 16 | 46.2 | 31.1 | 28.1 |
| 17 | 68.9 | 50 | 46.2 |
| 18 | 80.4 | 65.4 | 60.7 |
| 19 | 87.3 | 75.5 | 69.5 |
| 20-24 | 91.8 | 82 | 80.9 |
Age group
% with driver's license
Sources:
, wnyc.org
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Fewer young Americans are getting their driver's licenses. In 1983, 68.9% of 17-year-olds had driver's licenses, but by 2010, only 46.2% of 17-year-olds had licenses. The percentage of Americans with licenses has decreased among all young adult age groups.