[kalimus]

To all the responsible kids: You are an exception, not a rule. You don't think you're stupid right now, but you will in 10 years. Ask any person who is 10 years older than you if they think they were dumb when they were your age. Any honest person will say yes (even if they didn't do "as dumb" of things as others). There is a reason why such a large majority of accidents involve teens. It's not just about being responsible, it's about experience. You don't have any. My personal opinion is that a brand new driver has no place behind the wheel of a car like a Camaro, even the V6. I'm specifically talking about the 16-18 year olds.

And stop comparing them to older muscle cars. Even the V6 stomps all over 90% of the old V8s.
V6 0-60 is 6 seconds.
'67 SS was 7.9 sec
All the '80s Z28/IROC were 6.5-7
Those "super fast" 5.0 Mustang GT's in the 80's were 6.3 or higher.
Hell, most of the 'Vettes from late 60's until the late 80's were >6 seconds
Obviously there are a few exceptions, but let's be real and acknowledge that a lot of the older muscle cars underperformed, and the ones everyone stereotypes are either few and far between, or had a bit of work done to them.

The data is all over the place about what statistics your age group plays in. There is a drastic difference, even just the difference between pre-18 and post-18. No need to get your underwear scrunched up. You just suck at driving, like all inexperienced kids (and yes, I include my 16 year old self in that statement). That's not to say some adults don't suck, because they do. But still statistically are involved in far fewer accidents.

"I rarely speed" and "I've never been in an accident" don't mean squat. You're still inexperienced. Driving is not the only skill that is dictated by experience. Work ethic, study skills, personal communication skills, professionalism, etc... Don't let your current good driving record give you an illusion about your driving capabilities I guess is what I'm mostly trying to say. You won't realize right now all the things you're doing poorly until you have a few years under your belts and then reflect. Sometimes... just sometimes... us older folk are genuinely concerned for you younger folks. It's not jealousy, envy, stubborn... whatever you want to call it. We just realize the things that will take you several more years to understand. We don't think you're all terrible, or all showboaters, and we're not saying you're necessarily irresponsible. Just inexperienced.