People that dont drive

I don't drive either, and I am 25. I do wanna learn, though. I don't have a car, and when I do, I would, of course learn how to drive. I don't see why people would give you hurtful comments, just because a person doesn't know how to drive, doesn't make anyone less of a person.

For me, I don't drive because I don't own/have any car. I wish I could, hopefully one of these days I'll be a student driver. There are drivers here in our country which are blind, believe they only rely on their instincts. They even drive public transportation vehicles, have professional licenses and can veer through congested roads and streets without even having or causing an accident. I guess people resort to this type of work, for their means of living.I envy them, as much as they earn my respect. I don't think that you're being selfish here, you're just thinking of other people's safety like the one's you love. Maybe someday you can overcome that fear you have inside, just try learning how to drive once in a while for you will never be sure where you'll need it in case of emergencies..

I dont drive and i am 27 as well. I dont think you are selfish!! i think you are being cautious like i am, and i always say its better safe then sorry!! If you dont feel comfortable doing it then dont do it :) I am scared to drive because of all the crazy people on the road. It would just make me stress out way too much. It sucks not being able to just get up and go anywhere.. but it make my life less stressfull this way ;)

well i dont drive and have never got my license - when i was younger, my parents fought over the car, so i wouldnt have had a chance, then we had no money to get my license, now i have a lot of problems with my knees... who really cares what others think? i live in a city and can take the bus for free (i use a quad cane) so who cares?

I am 30 and I don't drive but my husband is always at me to do so and my Dad always wanted me to the thing is that I went for five road tests and wasted a whole bunch of money on lessons and I just don't like driving!!! I admit, there are times I wish I could but I really don't like driving and don't think that it is for everyone! My Mom has never drove and she will be 60 in the summer.....There is nothing wrong with not driving Many people have hassled me over this and I get very upset when they do....I definitely understand where you are coming from! ~Heavens~

I dont drive either :( I think its very hard not to drive today esp if you have children but I guess the fact that we still get our kids where they need to be without driving makes us stronger people? I do want to drive but have no one to teach me so maybe someday it will happen for me but right now at 22 Im ok with it, its just alittle annoying sometimes

i can't drive as well and i am never confident behind the wheel... so i let my hubby drives me everywhere i want to go or take public transport... i agree with you that it is much safer... we don't put other people's lives in danger as well... so it is a very wise decision from you and i don't think people should make hurtful comments about it... just ignore them...

In fact, you are not being selfish at all....you are being sensitive to the safety of your family as well as the other people around you. I wish others were as considerate as you...and didn't drive when they are having problems. Lots of accidents could be avoided. Well, I'm 32 and can't drive...not really can't...I've never learnt....my mom and granny stopped me at 18 when I wanted to and then my hubby comes up with all sorts of excuses for not letting me learn. I'm not sure how good I will be...but I can't say till I try....and if I pose to be a danger to ANYONE, I, like you will not drive.

No you are not. It would be much more selfish to drive and put other's in danger. I have trouble at night and don't drive then if I can help it. I also don't drive on the interstate in big cities cause I freak out. I have a certain amount of driver anxiety. I take antidepressants and it helps but there are still times and places I will not drive.

Have you tried laser treatments? Maybe it will help, I don't know. Anyway, if you are having problems with your vision then you definitely shouldn't drive. Even with a normal vision it can be difficult to drive during bad weather or in the dark. And why would it be selfish not to be driving? You're even helping protect the environment by using public transportation. And with oil prices out of control, that's even more important nowadays.

don't lissten to the people who tell you that you SHOULD drive for any reason. i used to drive 1500 miles a week or more and i liked to drive. But now i am older and can still drive but don't like to drive great distance from my home or in city traffic. I let someone else drive if possible. My wife learned to drive and can drive very well but she insist that I drive on vacations and any trips either local or long distance. The problem is on the whole is I am suffering from fatigue and sleep apnea and also I cannot handle stressful situations very well. I have been involved in accidents that were out of state and it is not fun to be hit by another car. In the end you and only you can judge your own feelings. If you lack the confidence is one thing but you have other issues with your eyesight that must be considered. I would get the advice of a professional in these matters not a layperson. Good luck. I still drive but think you would be doing yourself a great injustice in driving.

You have a legitmate reason I think. I would not want you to drive either if it comes to safety. I would not want you or other people to get killed because you can't see well. If you did not have a vision problem and there was no reason other than you didn't want to then I would think a lot differently. I know two older people who never learned to drive. For me driving is freedom. You don't have to depend on anyone to get around you can get up and go whenever you want. But in your case I think you made the right decision. If you explained to reasons why to people who might question you then I think they will see that you are right.

Well there are some people who have that fear of driving. Theres nothing so wrong if you dont know how to drive.. Just imagine a guy who is in military but so chicken to drive or learn how to it is because he dont feel like learning it he wants to be the passenger instead.