(November 2, 2007) — In order to obtain his pink slip, a student from Clark, who wishes to remain anonymous, turned to illegal activities because of new laws which make it harder for teenagers to obtain their driver’s license. “It’s a waste of time and you can study yourself. On top of that, buying it costs less than the class,” he said. A ttending Driver’s Education classes before obtaining a permit is not the only obstacle for teenagers. In the past, teenagers were allowed to drive underage people six months after it had passed from the date they had received their driver’s license. Now the six months period has changed into an entire year for teenagers under 18. The only exception is if an adult with a license over the age of 25 is present in the car. Also, teenage drivers cannot drive between the hours 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. during their first year of licensure. The state has made it more difficult for teenagers to get their driver’s license because of all the accidents that has taken place. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), teenagers between the ages of 16 and 20 are involved in 14% of fatal motor vehicle-related accidents. According to the NHTSA, the leading cause of death among teenagers aged16-21 is car accidents. Because of this, the state has made it more difficult than it used to be for teenagers to get a driver’s license. However, some students say some of these rules are helpful, like the fact that teenagers have to wait at least six months from the day they get their permit in order for them to get their driver’s license. “ The six months prepares you for your license test,” senior Zepyor Toomanian said. “I think it’s a good thing that we have limits for the first year of our driving because we are not experienced drivers and driving under age people puts them in risk,” junior Masis Sargsyan said.