Think back to your first job. For me, it was right after I turned 16. I didn’t want a job, but I needed a job in order to make the money I so desperately needed for my brand new, well almost new as it was a used electric blue car. I couldn’t wait to head back to school, and show all the people in town my sweet ride, whilst still adhering to the 9 p.m. rule of course. Well, that was then, and this is now.

We are now in a time where my 14-year-old niece is dying to get a job so that she can start saving up for a car. But why does she need to do that now? Could it possibly have something to do with the fact that according to a recent study, it’s been predicted that by the time she hits driving age at 16 gas prices may be well over $5 a gallon in most states? Maybe. Or maybe it’s just the excitement of being able to drive when she hits 16, that is, if our economy hasn’t eliminated the teenage driver all together by then. There have been rumors circulating the water coolers that in the coming years the legal driving age will be increased to 18 thus robbing younger teens of their thrill altogether.

Although there are both positives and negatives that can be seen from this overzealous move, with the state of the economy continuing it’s downward spiral, age soon won’t even be a factor. It’s sad really, because there’s truly no better feeling than the excitement of being able to drive for the first time. So kids, don’t rush to obtain your license, because it may take a small, personal loan for you to fill your tank en route to the DMV anyways.

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