Why people don't drive?

For many, the choice about whether or not to drive is an easy one

Cost: This is the most obvious issue, given the cost of owning, maintaining, insuring and running a car, many people simply cannot justify the expense.

Convenience: For someone living in the city, or close to their work and local amenities, a car is a luxury which may not be regularly used. Walking, the local bus, or taxi service, or even a bike may be enough to get them to their place or work.

Never got round to it: In some cases this is the only reason, perhaps lots of friends/family drive, so why bother?

and the benefits???

The biggest issue with the benefits of learning to drive, and owning a car is that none of these benefits are really quantifiable, or are they?

Freedom

Independence

Convenience

These words don't come with a £ sign at the front, whereas £Car Insurance,£Road Tax, £Tyres, £Depreciation all have a serious £ value attached.

However it is important to consider the benefits to you directly, even if you don't own a car, that a license can bring you:

Increased Employability: How jobs are now looking for people who can drive, not as a full time role, but to go between offices, to meetings etc? You might actually be getting paid to sit in a car and drive somewhere! Taking driving lessons, and passing the course also demonstrates your willingness to learn new skills, study a course and take challenging exams! Could this mean a step up the ladder? a promotion? or a new career?

Social Responsibility: For many young people taking driving lessons is their first major step towards becoming an adult, it enables them to demonstrate they are a responsible member of society. For parents, isn't knowing your child has access to safe transport, not waiting on a bus for example, worth more than all the £'s.

Convenience: How much does that bus pass or taxi cost you? How often do you use it? If you had access to transport, would you travel further for your shopping? Would you shop once a fortnight instead of once a week, because you can carry more in your car? Have you ever wanted to go somewhere, but cant, because no one else can give you a lift?



These of course are not the only benefits to having a driving license, remember you will be learning a new skill which will remain with you for life!

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