No diploma, no license.

I think this law is a little harsh. What if the person couldn't finish high school because of financial problems. Having a driver's license is very important because they could also use their driving skills as a source of income.

I think it is a great incentive to make students finish highschool. I, myself did not graduate due to medical issues. However, I have been lucky and chose the correct career path for myself (radio), in which I am paid according to service and talent rather than my past education. I have a tough time deciding whether or not I support this law. Many students in the United States have after school or weekend jobs, in which they must drive to get to. This allows them to save money for their own car, college, and other things.

I agree that education is very important. but there are also certain cases where people cannot complete their education due to various genuine reasons. maybe they dont have the means, or the ability to clear their exams. In that case it would hamper their earning ability as well. But i dont live in canada so i cannot say much for most of hte people out there

That's something which I strongly agree if our government will do something like that. This act urges teens to finish their highschool and by increasing the age of getting a driving license from 16 to 18, I think there's reason for the government to do so. I think what they want is actually decreasing the rate of accidents. You know there are a lot of teens who likes speeding on highways which may turn out to be a deadly accident. I'm from malaysia, that's what they are trying to do, but they are trying to increase the age of getting a driving license from 18 to 21. It has been 2 years but nothing has been done due to objection from the people. I really hope one day our government will apply the same policy as what the Canadian government did.

I would favor not having unlimited (adult) driving privilege (driving is NOT a right, contrary to popular belief) unless you had completed high school. I also would favor a graduated scale of driving privileges, which I've heard about recently in news articles relating statistics on teen driving fatalities. As far as minimum wage jobs, they are always going to exist, and somebody is going to need to do them. Of course, some people may like to do them, for all I know.:) My $0.02 at the moment.

You are misunderstood, you can get a drivers license if you drop out, you just have to wait until you are 18 instead of 16. They are not considering not letting you ever have your licence, at least not to my knowledge.

Well I think it will give more motivation to people to graduate. Some may think it is harsh, but trying to motivate people to be educated isn't harsh to me. I think that education should be a big deal because it is for your county's continued future. What would the state of your country be if people didn't seek out their education?

i feel this is good first it helps to get more people in school to get degrees and secondly it sanitises the road. it is really anice development

I personally think that for getting licence age must be considered and not the education. Though it is a good idea for all people to be educated but it is bad too. If a person who have not enough money to get educated then what will be the options for him to earn.

I complety agree. I think haveing a license is a sign that you should be growing up and making good decitions. If you are not mature enough to stay in school your not mature enough to get a license.With out an education you might as well plan on staying at home with your parents and having nothing the rest of your life.

They already are working on doing that here in Oklahoma! Right now they have it so that you have to pass a reading and math test in order to get your permit for driving. Once you turn 18, you are a legal adult and can get one anyway.

I think for most kids this would be a good idea, unless there's a serious reason they're not able to get a diploma. I don't think kids should be punished if family is in immediate need of them. if an only child is raised by a father with cancer I think he should still be allowed his license until he is able to return to a school setting and obtain it. but like i said first, it's a great idea for slackers and kids who have no interest in their futures

I agree with the idea of needing to graduate before getting a driver's license. However, I think that there should also be a Grade Point average requirement, perhaps a minimum of a "C" average (A=Excellent; B=Above Average; C=Average; D=Below Average and E=Failing). There is no sense in having someone stay in school without them making a real effort to get something out of it. I also think that it is important that school systems assist students who are having problems. There as been a problem in some United States schools, where children who are not passing would be promoted to the next grade anyway. That is why some children in high school have extremely low scores in reading, math and science. When I was in high school in the late seventy's, my school district had developed courses with the main purpose was for children to like them, a good example was a course for children with low reading skills called "Comic Strip Characters". One teacher studied some Psychology or Psychiatry so she talking the school board into allowing her to create a class where the students could talk about their problems or feelings. All school systems should be required to study their cirrculums and have more programs with more requirements in Math and Science. The United States Government has a website that tells what careers will grow in demand and what careers won't. There are many careers with growing demands which require Math and Science. It is also a good idea to allow 16 year olds to get a restricted license as long as they maintain the required GPA.

yes i agree with this new law.i personally think its an excellent idea

I think its a good idea for some points..although having a diploma its just as hard getting a job..just as bad as not having one..BUT..I dont want ANYONE drivign that cant read..there are to many signs that people need to be able to read..And i like the idea of age the age limit going up to 18..i have always thought 16 was wayy to yung myself..But i do disagree on the few people on streets.having a diploma realy has nothing to do with that..heck i know college kids that are on the streets..and alot of times they cant get jobs they spent all that money on...

i would first thank to Canadian Govt. who has made a law regarding driving license. it is indeed good to be passed graduation and the enhancement of age bar from 16 to 18. if you once graduate, not only you are entitled to get driving license but also you can make your carrer doing higher studies or getting good job for your livelihood. there must be some minimum formalities from the government (each and every country)to make people compel to obey law.

I usually don't go for these kind of things, but in this case, it's a great idea. It gives them incentive to finish high school and you will have a better educated driving public. That's one rule I wouldn't mind seeing here in the U.S. Lloyd

Really it is a good idea

that's good idea..bcoz people who doesn't have a diploma can't go anywhere...this mean they have to study hard and be a successful person.. But in my country..u have to be 18yrs old to the license... bcoz it's consider u r mature enough..

i cant say either way, agreeing to this law would be agreeing to the fact that ppl without a highskool education are doomed and refusing it is like asking a kid to drive.........ppl without a highskool degree too have shined in life, and there are several ppl who dont go to skool cos they cant afford to