由于大学预科、科技及安全考虑, 获得驾驶执照的美国青少年少之又少, Fewer U.S. teens are getting driver's licenses, delaying them by one to two years due to college prep, technology, and safety concerns.

在马萨诸塞州和整个美国, 更多青少年在拖延获得驾驶执照, 研究表明许多人比过去几十年多等一到两年。 More teens in Massachusetts and across the U.S. are delaying getting driver’s licenses, with studies showing many wait one to two years longer than in past decades. 拥有执照的高中毕业生比例从2006年的81%下降到2015年的72%。 The share of high school seniors with licenses dropped from 81% in 2006 to 72% in 2015. 专家将这一趋势归因于大学的准备、社交媒体的使用、以及搭乘公车和公共交通的机会增加。 Experts attribute the trend to increased college preparation, social media use, and access to ride-sharing and public transit. 安全问题,特别是分散注意力的驾驶,以及注重情绪成熟和责任感,也影响着决策。 Safety concerns, especially distracted driving, and a focus on emotional maturity and responsibility are also influencing decisions.