“Yes. I think 16 is pretty young, but that may be because I totaled three cars before I was 20.”

— Angie Bacon, receptionist, Lawrence

“No. Sixteen is old enough as long as they've had some experience driving with a learner's permit.”

— Chris Windler, bartender, Lawrence

“I do. My 15-year-old sister died in an accident where a 16-year-old was driving. They're just too young and don't have the experience.”

— Jaclyn Lippelmann, Kansas University graduate student, Lawrence

“No. I think they should be able to drive whenever they want to as long as they're obeying all the traffic laws. They should have the same rights as any other driver.”

— Nicole Mears, accounting temp, Lawrence