I'm not trying to start a flame war, however, what does age have to do with anything?

I agree that driving school should be manditory (or at least give an incentive such as reduced insurance rates for those who pass) but raising the age limit by 2 years or even 5 years in not going to change anything IMHO.

Ultimately it is the level of maturity of the person behind the wheel that creates these situation. You can't get experience without experience.