Do you think there is something wrong with a person if they don't want to learn to drive?

Question

It's not me, I've been driving for 30 years, no accidents or tickets! I just know somebody who has no interest in driving at all.

I don't think there is a problem that this person doesn't want to drive, but he has been critized by some other friends about it. That's why I was asking!

Answer 1

There's a variety of reasons why someone may not care to learn. I believe it's a very handy skill to know, even if you decide not to own a vehicle.

One thing to be considered... there appears to be a lot of people with a licence who haven't a clue how to drive; maybe those non-learners are people who just know they wouldn't make good drivers; maybe we should thank them.

Peace

Answer 2

It was suggested to me that getting a licence, learning to drive and passing the test was the expected norm. If you don't have these, it looks bad to perspective employers etc.

Whether you use these qualifications, and actually own a car is personal choice, and many people who live in cities don't, not feeling a need to.

If someone actively doesn't want to drive, it will either be in greenpiece style, or be because they don't feel ready for the the responsibility of operating a tonne of steel on the public roads.

Answer 3

no.. i didn't drive until a few years ago. i 'm 29 1/2 forever.. but whatever..

when i was of legal driving age i had me a boyfriend that drove me everywhere i wanted to go. so, no need to drive
i was also the youngest of three daughters to a somewhat strict and old fashioned household.
so my parents wondered why a 16 yo would need to have their licence.
when i was 17 i got a job while in school so,the school provided transportation.

it was a lot of factors that made me not care if i drove or not.
but the thing that made me change my mind was when my hubby died.. and i was 'stuck' in a town away from my family. and had to depend on others to get me where i needed to be.
sure did change my opinion.

so take into consideration their situation. maybe they are just scared.. hard to tell..

Answer 4

Nope , driving is a personal choice,just like buying a house or traveling outside of the country you were born.
Just doesn't interest some .but now, if they are afraid to come out of the house , that's a problem.

Answer 5

No, I think it's a personal choice and shows a bit of prejudice on your part if you *do* think there is something wrong with them for that choice.

My mother-in-law died at age 95 and never had a license or sat behind the wheel of a vehicle, although she owned several cars after her husband died to have a reliable vehicle so her children could drive her places using 'her' car.

Answer 6

No that is not a problem. I f they don't want to drive don;t let them. Because if they get pushed into driving they will be that person on the road I will be blowing at.

Answer 7

There is totally nothing wrong with someone who don't want to learn to drive! But there could be several factors why this person may have come to this decision.

Answer 8

So what? It's a matter of personal choice. Some folks like chocolate ice cream and others like vanilla. Same same.

I DO think that there is something wrong with someone who thinks there's something "wrong" with someone who simply isn't interested in driving, however.

Answer 9

perhaps that person is just not interested. i live in japan and not a lot of people have a driving licence. guess its a matter of taste as well as culture.

Answer 10

I don't think so.