2007-04-01 10:16:27 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Interesting question. I'm 31, and just got my license last winter. I find that people really look down on me, forgetting that there are many areas of the world where this is perfectly normal!!! I use taxi's, carpooling, my feet, and public transportation. I actually rode a horse to work for a year. I still don't actually own a car, but hope to have a junker soon.
2007-04-01 10:24:20 · answer #1 · answered by Hauntedfox 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What a western mentality...
It is a fact that at least 3/5ths of the world never drives a vehicle. Many of which never even ride in a vehicle. And, those 3/5ths will suffer equally all the consumption that the significant minority abuse in the name of comfort.
I think it is noble and practical to decide not to drive. Of course, there are other factors involved, but limited one's consumption of natural resources and production of greenhouse gases can't hurt, and it certainly could help considerably.
However, assuming we stay the course, in another ten years driving will be a priviledge that only few can afford, even in the industrialized western world. Who gets the last laugh when drivers can't afford fuel anymore??
2007-04-01 17:39:28 · answer #2 · answered by The Big Lebowski 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My opinion of them is that they have found no need to do so. They might not be able to afford a vehicle and they don't have someone with whom they can share one therefore, maybe in their mind, there's no need for a driver's lic. It's also possible that they live where there's sufficient public transportation or someone who always drives them places and they haven't thought about the future. Or, maybe they're terrified to drive.
2007-04-01 19:57:29 · answer #3 · answered by Beth D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably New Yorkers or some other kind of city dwellers.
On the other hand, are you talking about an agoraphobic?
I have also met people with anxiety disorder so bad that they almost cause accidents when they drive because they swerve when cars approach and don't believe other drivers are in control.
I don't know any blind people who drive.
I have met people with epilepsy, diabetes, and cardiac disease who don't drive.
I have met people with other neurological disorders and narcolepsy who do not drive.
Although you said able bodied, most of these people look fine.
So I guess I feel bad for people who don't drive, but I am glad they don't because the people who do drive are bad enough.
2007-04-01 17:30:45 · answer #4 · answered by cavassi 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
There are many possible explanantions for choosing not to drive.
In some cities I've driven in like Boston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, traffic is nightmarishly bad. I have many times thought that I'd like to just get out of my car and walk.
Also, in some cities, it isn't really necessary to own a car; public transportation is good enough to get around..
There are economic reasons not to drive too! Its not inexpensive to own,. operate, and maintain a vehicle.
Also, some people may choose not to drive in order to reduce their personal impact on the environment.
Finally, some people are probably just afraid to drive. And their fear is not unfounded. In 2003, 19,725 people died in automobile accidents while only 41 died on busses and 632 died in general aviation accidents.
So, there are lots of reasons not to drive and so I would not form an opinion about anyone's decision to be carless until I got to know more about them.
Good Luck!
;o)
2007-04-01 17:38:15 · answer #5 · answered by tahunajcw 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I guess they are entitled to be that way if they want. I , however, prefer to be able to get into my old car and go when I please. I could never understand why someone would rather depend on someone else to get them around that to do himself. I can understand it more in NYC, where cars are more of a nuisance that a help but in most place I would consider a car and a license to drive it as a necessity.
2007-04-01 17:27:13 · answer #6 · answered by sissyd 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They aren't really doing anything bad to our society, so i guess they're good. They are able-bodied, so they don't need help from anybody, and they aren't a cause of the pollution and maybe even global warming (if that even exists).
2007-04-01 17:25:18 · answer #7 · answered by Taylorrr. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Public transportation is
really great where I live.
I hate driving...it's stressful.
Riding my bike is a much
nicer way to travel. Walking
around town allows me to
meet interesting people.
2007-04-01 17:25:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I don't mind. The traffic and pollution is heavy enough. If they are able-bodied, they can walk.
2007-04-01 17:22:41 · answer #9 · answered by ilikepie982 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
More power to them as long as they don't ask me to drive them around.
2007-04-01 17:20:36 · answer #10 · answered by peanut g 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋