I'm 22 and can't drive?

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I started lessons at 21 and had a few like 6/7 but i stopped because of money. I feel ashamed that i can't drive and really behind. I have to move out first because i can't live at home anymore , i go to school and have a tough job at a restaurant. Should i be ashamed?

Luv2BRealExotic13 · Accepted Answer

Why should you be ashamed? Some people don't drive bc of various reasons like some states/cities are expensive to learn to drive and it's even more costly for licenses and insurance. Two of my friends don't drive bc they know they get sleepy behind the wheel. Then there's people in large metropolitan areas that driving is just rendered obselete for the most part. I got my license bc I enjoy traveling and driving myself a lot to places. However if I moved back to New York I wouldn't really drive unless I wanted to go out of town. So don't feel ashamed. But when you get your license don't be one of those douche drivers that never uses a signal always cutting people off, causing near accidents and not keeping a reasonable flow with traffic that's when you oughta be ashamed.

bombamboum · Accepted Answer

I don't think you should be ashamed about it. I come from the country side so we all got our licence at 18 but when I went to college, a lot of people didn't have their licence and I still know a lot of them who still can't drive or are currently learning. There is nothing to be ashamed about.
Also, a lot of us were lucky enough that our parents paid for it where I life it between 1500 and 2000 euros to get a licence, so it's even more understandable when you have to pay it yourself

ArabianPwincess197 · Accepted Answer

I'm almost 20 and I don't have a license. I can drive and handle the car but I don't have the interest in it. No matter what I do I just can't get interested in wanting to learn how to drive. My younger sister can't wait until she gets her provisional license so she can begin the driving lessons. People have different interests and priorities. So don't worry :) You're not alone in this.

DonkeyKong1979 · Accepted Answer

I'm 36 and can't drive, never want to either. Might be good to have a licence for emergencies but if I ever find myself sat behind the wheel of a car every day I screwed up somewhere.

Never caused me any problems, never held back my career in any way. So many people claim they NEED their car but I think its bs in most cases, it makes life more convenient for them sure, but they don't need it.

If being able to drive is useful to you, go ahead and learn, but if you don't want to, don't bother, it's certainly nothing to be ashamed of.

Hell, most cars will know how to drive themselves soon enough anyway.

Kelophenic · Accepted Answer

I am in the same boat. I never felt ready to want to have it. Don't be ashamed that you dont have it. I recently started to get it going and Im still not 100% ready. But you should get it done even if you aren't ready to drive. A lot of freedom and most careers require you to have one.

musicbrain5 · Answer

No need to be ashamed. I know a few people who can't drive at all. I live in a city so it's easier to do away with a car and not drive at all. I have a car and I drive though.

But it's not too late to learn driving. I remember when I was in driving school, there was a guy in his late 30's there as well.

TadCurious · Answer

You shouldn't feel ashamed. Obviously you recognize that driving is a skill you want and need to learn. So try to come up with a strategy to make that happen. Whether it's saving up to pay for the lessons (I know that will be hard to do), or getting a trusted person who is an experienced driver to help you learn. Big parking lots are good places to practice driving skills when they are mostly empty (like at night). Don't give up.

Prof_Don · Answer

I didn't get my license until I was 24.

My family was going through rough times when i was in high school so we didn't have a car. At my uni it was inconvenient to have a car so I never got one.

A year and a half after I get my Bachelor's, THEN I got my driver's license. Lol

DodgersGM · Answer

Tons of people don't drink. It's totally not a big deal.

When you're able, wanting, and ready, you'll do it. Besides, doing great things that are far more important than worrying about your driver's license. No worries.

Strider90 · Answer

Im a 24 almost 25 year old man and have no idea about cars and driving. How you like that? How many chances do I have for a relationship? The moment the girl finds out that Im without a car and can't even drive, thats it.
And yes its true, female down voters. Don't bullshit me with ''His personality is that matters.''

Rowdydog · Answer

No disrespect, but what kind of parents did you have. Teaching your child to drive is one of the most basic responsibility's of a parent. They should be the ones feeling ashamed, not you. Maybe a friend could help you to learn.

findingdreamland · Answer

You should not be ashamed. This is life. Sometimes it takes time to do what we want.
You will drive again soon. No worries. Just focus on what you have to do first right now. Like school, and finance.

AleDeEurope · Answer

I don't know how to drive either, and I think that I'm until your age more or less, I wouldn't try to get my license. I'm not ashamed because I know my life hasn't allowed me to get it yet.

muspelhem_5 · Answer

You shouldn't be ashamed. It's just a skill you don't yet have. I mean, sure, if you rely heavily on others to drive you, then it might be an idea to take lessons again when you find space in your budget, out of courtesy to them.

Anonymous · Answer

I was terrified of it, then I eventually even got a job, doing it. I didn't get my real license until I was 18, and you can get it at 16 here in the States. I was even going to wait longer but my parents just found a way to get me some confidence, so I could just go and do it. You just need a way to find some confidence, however that may be

CHARismatic110 · Answer

I'm 27 and I can't drive. And I don't feel ashamed. There are people older than me (my mom) that don't drive. Nothing to be ashamed of.

Sreemukh · Answer

If I were you I wouldn't be ashamed, I would be proud. It's all about prioritizing. You can learn to drive later when you get more time. That's not an issue.

XNicholeMariex3 · Answer

My brother is the same age as you and doesn't drive yet but that is because he is a total procrastinator and I think he might even be scared to.

montherobaidat · Answer

Nooo not at all... I took my license at 23 ... nothing to be ashamed of. .. and I am not so good in driving yet... lol

Pinkbeauty · Answer

I'm 24 and I don't drive a car and I can't drive because of being specilneeds and also because I used to have seizures as a baby so that's why I wouldn't be able to drive and if I did drive I'm afraid I would get in a car accident

singlebee · Answer

Seriously 😱😱

Shit i could drive a car and ride a bike when i was 18... now i am thinking of taking flying lessons literally...😂

And no you should not be ashamed cause not everyone is smarter and faster like me 😈😜

Hannah591 · Answer

No, it's quite common for people your age to not have a driver's license and your reasoning for it is perfectly understandable.

jannette723 · Answer

No worries, my friend is 23 and doesn't have her license. It doesn't seem like she's in a rush to get it. I don't know if she ever will. So don't feel ashamed.

PiuBelloAmante · Answer

not at all, dont be ashamed of something so silly like that It is useful to have though, when you are ready take the test =) you will do fine =)

SROMFTW · Answer

You don't need to spend money on driving lessons your better off learning to drive with a friend who has a car with an automatic, find someplace quiet to practice, eventually you'll be confident enough to pass your test.

YourFutureEx · Answer

No. I'm 20 and I can't even ride bicycle but I'm still proud. No big deal, stay happy ^_^

JSmuve · Answer

No reason to ashamed. My mom didn't get her drivers license until she was pregnant with my brother at age 30

puncakegirl · Answer

I can't drive either.. Its not a problem for me cuz it's easy to keep a driver here

john2 · Answer

I'm 23 and can't drive, but my reason is because of a med condition that's holding me back so don't feel bad

blondfrog · Answer

I know a guy who is 22 and can't drive either he still doesn't have his license you just have to practice and break your fear.

chrisbigman · Answer

Um... well, it depends on why you would be ashamed. Usually people get their licenses at the age of 16, 17, or 18. 21 is a bit out of range.

HollywoodGlam · Answer

Me too I don't drive, so don't be ashamed because you're not alone.

Anonymous · Answer

Don't feel ashamed a guy coworker of mine is 24 and he still can't drive. Neither can I and I'm 20.

TheReticentKnight · Answer

I'm 21.83 and I can't drive. Even never sat on driver's seat, at least you started lessons ^^

Anonymous · Answer

24. and im a man. butdont take me as an example im the most gradioso loser in this universe and the next...

ldrccarter · Answer

No but get your license for emrrgencies or for ID

Mesonfielde · Answer

Me neither! I use public transport.

Dansexuall · Answer

Why do you need to drive? Im 27 and dont drive

chocolateismylover · Answer

Just like me and I'm not ashamed.

Anonymous · Answer

I'm 14 and I started driving.

Anonymous · Answer

didn't get my license until like 24 or some sht

tenofthepeaks · Answer

you'd be surprised.

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