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When I discovered Americans have automatic cars (so they only have to steer, accelerate and brake), I understood why they are allowed to drive so early.
Several of my friends drove stick-shifts (manual transmissions) in high school. ;)
That said, the advantages of an automatic are that the transmission is less likely to be pounded into oblivion by an inexperienced driver. Disadvantages include lower fuel economy.
And the laws were this way even before automatics became widespread.
202325.