THE PUSH TO LOWER VICTORIA’S DRIVING AGE HAS SPARKED COMMENTS FROM OUR READERS.
Bindi Long wrote: Why are other states 17, yet Victoria is 18. Aren’t we a country? Each state should have the same laws/Rules in my opinion. Less confusion when travelling your own country.
Rylan Anna Adams wrote: No way. Just because kids live in the country and (most) drive on the farm, doesn’t mean they know how to drive properly on the road and with other motorists, it’s 18 for a reason. Don’t fix what’s not broken. 
Bill Pearson wrote: They need better driver education. eg change the spare, check oil etc. Putting the drinking age to 21 may be beneficial.
Heather Lee wrote: Turning 18 doesn’t suddenly make you a good driver. Without decent public transport It’s harder for kids in the country to get to jobs etc. It should be lowered.
Gordon Stevenson wrote:  Under 18s are not mature enough to make the decisions necessary to drive properly.
Jo Guthrie wrote: Gordon Stevenson. and suddenly at 18 they are? Let’s teach them properly instead of pretending that at 18 they suddenly know how to drive!
Gordon Stevenson wrote: At 18 they would have had two years of experience from the time they get their learners permit and then red and green plates until full licence.
Jo Guthrie wrote: But they only need to hold a learners permit for 12 months so long as they do their 120 hours supervised driving. So they could have their p’s at 17 in reality if they have their hours up - it’s just that the age is set to 18 for their Ps. It’s hours of driving not how many years.