Young people can learn to drive in the United States around the age of 16.

The access to public transportation in the US is less sophisticated than in many other countries. Larger cities such as New York City and Chicago have more robust public transportation systems, but many Americans need access to a car to get around. This is especially the case in more rural areas, where teens are oftentimes reliant on vehicles to get around to their various extracurricular activities in high school – thus exposing themselves and the general public to increased driving danger due to their relative immaturity and lack of experience.