309 wrote:

Just imagine how much safer the roads would be if every driver had to
have 40 hours before being turned loose, and had to pass a biennial
driving review!

Here in Colorado, in order to secure a drivers license at 16, 50 hours of
dual, with parent or guardian, must be logged. Currently the driver is
restricted from driving between midnight and 5am. Commencing July 1st of
this year, a young person must have held a permit for a minimum of 12
months prior to getting a drivers license. After getting the license, they
will only be permitted one minor passenger during the first 12 months,
restricted to a family member only for the first six months.

FWIW, I'm married to a driving instructor (here in CO they also can give the
drive tests). She opens the morning paper with some trepidition daily.

Frank Whiteley