I have to agree (now that I'm 44 and have an 11 year old son.) I got my license a month after my 16th birthday. I was beyond dangerous for the first couple of years.
lol. Have heard in some places; they are considering this; but don't think it will change. Some states have restrictions on how many passengers you can have for fist six months; no cell phone etc.
Think this helps; that and lots of driving experience - for sure if a child leans to 'attention deficit' - (but don't they all; at that age?); which again, goes beyond a 'maturity'; just a competent readiness.
Am wondering how it is; this boy just 'drove into oncoming lane'. (Gatheriing his books ups, etc. . .did he have a cell phone? ) No help for him now; but a learning message, perhaps; for his peers.