and he got his permit and license immediately and was happy to drive, though a bit nervous at first.

My 14yo is asking to drive (practice) weekly, and if I were sure we could get away with it, I'd get him a car for his 15th birthday and he'd be all over it. We have to drive him to the HS daily for football and basketball practice, not to mention he wants a ride to his friends house 2 blocks away (which I usually refuse).

I have 2 younger boys and they will be chomping at the bit.

OTOH, my wife's sister's kids have mostly been afraid and delayed getting their license and could not even pass a driving test after many attempts