France to reduce minimum driving age to 17
STORY: France to reduce minimum driving age to 17
DATELINE: Aug. 24, 2023
LENGTH: 00:02:52
LOCATION: Paris
CATEGORY: SOCIETY
SHOTLIST:
1. various of driving school simulator
2. various of driving school
3. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): Paris resident
4. various of driving school instructor giving lessons to student
5. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): ISAAC BEILIN, Driving instructor
6. various of driving school instructor giving lessons to student
STORYLINE:
The French government has announced that it will reduce the minimum age for getting a driving license from 18 to 17 in 2024.
Officials say the reform will bring real benefits to young people.
But some French people worry that this age is too young for a person to drive a car independently.
SOUNDBITE 1 (French): Paris resident
"Personally, I took my driving test a few years ago, but it was quite a nerve-wracking experience. In other words, I was very young and took the test when I was about 18. In order to drive, I had to learn everything I could about concentration. I
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