Florida state lawmakers have proposed legislation that will require teenagers to pass a mandatory driver’s ed course before they will be eligible to get their driver’s license.

Drivers between the ages of 16-18 are responsible for the highest car wreck rate. Teenagers are also involved in the highest level of fatal car wrecks.

The bill is sponsored by Kevin Ambler who explains that the bill is intended to help protect teenagers.

In 2006 alone, over 130 teenage drivers were killed in car wrecks. Ambler believes that at least two-thirds of those deaths could have potentially been avoided had the driver had proper education.

The writing of the bill was assisted by a 17 year-old who believes that enacting such legislation will help save the lives of many teenagers.

In order to fund the driver’s ed classes, the price of a driver’s license would be raised.

Before the bill comes into effect, it must be approved by a house committee.

Car wreck attorneys are currently working on cases that involve serious injury or fatality due to the negligence of another.

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