<p>Please grade my practice ACT essay.</p>
<p>Prompt: In some states, legislators have debated whether teenagers should be required to maintain a C grade average in school before receiving a drivers license. Some people think this would be a good policy because having passing grades shows that students are responsible enough to be good drivers. Other people think such a policy would not be appropriate because they see no relationship between grades in school and driving skills. In your opinion, should teenagers be required to maintain a C average in school before receiving a drivers license?</p>
<p>Essay:
The epidemic of reckless teenage driving plagues the streets of towns and cities everywhere. Who is accountable for these lawless ruffians? In a country that praises a right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, these uncouth youths seem to have forgotten the age old adage: with great freedom comes great responsibility. So it falls to us to hold these adolescent menaces accountable for their reckless behavior. By requiring teenagers to hold a C average in school, we can ensure that all prospective drivers fully grasp the great freedom and great responsibility that they have received.</p>
<p>It has been stated that there is no correlation between grades in school and driving skill. This is a grievous error in reasoning that ignores the many facts to the contrary. Take for example the hardworking student that diligently applies herself in school, passing all of her classes. Now take this image and juxtapose the stereotypical slacker who comes to school only to engage in a seven-hour nap. Which of these students is more likely to apply the effort necessary to learn the numerous rules and regulations that govern the roads? The answer is clear.</p>
<p>We can expand this hypothetical situation even further. Imagine now that the failing slacker now has received his drivers license. He comes to school one day and suddenly stops and asks himself: Why am I here? I have a car, and I can go wherever I want. And like that another mind id lost to the fever of freedom. Requiring students to maintain a passing average not only keeps drivers responsible, but also impedes truant behavior.</p>
<p>The debate over requiring students to go to school and pass their classes prior to receiving a drivers license is asinine. How can we allow irresponsible teenagers to take over the roads? If these unruly kids are the future, then the future is very bleak. </p>
<p>Thanks in advance to whoever decides to grade this. You have my undying love and devotion. Also, don't be afraid to be harsh. So long as our criticism is constructive, I will be able to handle it in a mature fashion.</p>