Teenagers are less eager to get behind the wheel than ever before. In 1983, 46% of 16-year-olds had a driver’s license. That figure dropped to 31% by 2008:
The decline in driving by younger Americans is fed by many factors: the high cost of gas and insurance at a time of economic insecurity; tighter restrictions on teen drivers in many states; and roads that are more congested than ever, making driving less fun than ever. But the impact of the internet is big too. “It is…
