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Question of the Day (Update): What percent of high school seniors have a driver's license?

By Mason Butts

Oct 21, 2020

Question of the Day, Budgeting

Answer: 71%

Here's the ready-to-go slides for this Question of the Day that you can use in your classroom.

Behind the Numbers (Wired Magazine)

71% of high school seniors have a driver’s license—the lowest percentage in decades.

15% of teens cite being able to communicate online as a reason for not getting a license before 18.

36% say the main reason they’re not learning how to drive is its “overall cost.” State subsidies for high school driver’s ed classes are declining nationwide. Private driving courses average $350.

Questions:

Do you have a driver’s license? Why or why not?
Why do you think fewer high school seniors are getting driver’s licenses?
What do you think this number will be in ten years? Explain your answer.
If teenagers are not getting their driver's license in high school, what age do you think will get one?

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Have students learn more about life as a rideshare driver (an alternative to teens driving themselves) through The Uber Game.

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About the Author

Mason Butts

After graduating from UCLA with a Master's in Education, Mason spent 5 years as a science educator in a South Los Angeles public high school. He is committed to supporting the holistic growth of all students and empowering them to live a life of relational, academic, and financial success. Now settled in the Bay Area, Mason enjoys facilitating professional developments and partnering with educators as they prepare students for a bright financial future. When Mason is not building curriculum or planning a training, he can be found cycling, trying new foods, and exploring the outdoors.