41 Reasons Why It's OK to Not Have Your Driver's License

Some people have been driving since they were legally allowed behind the wheel of a car (and some even before then).

Some people just haven’t gotten the hang of it, or really, really, REALLY don’t want to. And, unfortunately for some, it becomes a source of embarrassment.

But you’ll get it eventually. Or maybe you won’t. Here are some reasons why it doesn’t actually matter.

You were given legs and you were meant to use them.
You’ve had built-in transportation since you were born!
If walking is inconvenient for you, there’s always public transportation.
There are buses, subways, taxis, trains, railcars, and ferries.
And it generally costs less than gassing up a car.
Per month, you can pay $100 for an unlimited MetroCard…
OR $300 on gas. Your choice.
A lot of things cost less than a car, actually.
You don’t have to pay for oil changes ($30)…
Or car insurance ($900 per year)…
You don’t have to fix broken headlights ($50 for ONE)…
You don’t have to worry about HITTING A SQUIRREL.
Bikes are a thing that still exists.
And you can obsess over it just as much as you would a car.
There are 14 types of bicycles, and literally dozens of bike manufacturers. Go crazy.
You don’t even have to buy your own! Most major cities have bikes for rent.
Scooters and skateboards and roller blades are also things that exist.
And they’re infinitely more fun to use.
Driving can actually be incredibly tedious.
Especially when you’re stuck in traffic.
You see more of the world when you don’t have to pay attention to the cars around you.
You definitely get more fresh air.
Your knowledge of the places where you live and work is better than someone who drives.
You know exactly where the supermarket is.
“Is it on Main Street?” Just look for the Wendy’s, it’s next to that.
“But is it the Wendy’s on Main Street?” JUST LOOK FOR THE WENDY’S.
Not used to public transportation or afraid of getting lost?
There are dozens of transportation apps to help you get around, from trains to ferries.
They’re like GPS for your feet.
Less responsibility – the only person whose safety you’re concerned about is yours.
When you take public transportation, it’s totally OK for you to fall asleep.
Getting to call shotgun…
Because everyone knows that’s the best seat in the house. Car. Whatever.
Every day can be like Driving Miss Daisy.
You get so much more sun when you walk everywhere, too, have you considered that?
People that drive only get tans on one arm. ONE ARM.
Your body will thank you for walking, instead.
Because sitting for too long actually makes you more prone to disease. Yikes.
Permit tests and road tests are awful, anyway.
You’re not missing out on much.
And your legs probably look FANTASTIC.

You were given legs and you were meant to use them.

You’ve had built-in transportation since you were born!

If walking is inconvenient for you, there’s always public transportation.

There are buses, subways, taxis, trains, railcars, and ferries.

And it generally costs less than gassing up a car.

Per month, you can pay $100 for an unlimited MetroCard…

OR $300 on gas. Your choice.

A lot of things cost less than a car, actually.

You don’t have to pay for oil changes ($30)…

Or car insurance ($900 per year)…

You don’t have to fix broken headlights ($50 for ONE)…

You don’t have to worry about HITTING A SQUIRREL.

Bikes are a thing that still exists.

And you can obsess over it just as much as you would a car.

There are 14 types of bicycles, and literally dozens of bike manufacturers. Go crazy.

You don’t even have to buy your own! Most major cities have bikes for rent.

Scooters and skateboards and roller blades are also things that exist.

And they’re infinitely more fun to use.

Driving can actually be incredibly tedious.

Especially when you’re stuck in traffic.

You see more of the world when you don’t have to pay attention to the cars around you.

You definitely get more fresh air.

Your knowledge of the places where you live and work is better than someone who drives.

You know exactly where the supermarket is.

“Is it on Main Street?” Just look for the Wendy’s, it’s next to that.

“But is it the Wendy’s on Main Street?” JUST LOOK FOR THE WENDY’S.

Not used to public transportation or afraid of getting lost?

There are dozens of transportation apps to help you get around, from trains to ferries.

They’re like GPS for your feet.

Less responsibility – the only person whose safety you’re concerned about is yours.

When you take public transportation, it’s totally OK for you to fall asleep.

Getting to call shotgun…

Because everyone knows that’s the best seat in the house. Car. Whatever.

Every day can be like Driving Miss Daisy.

You get so much more sun when you walk everywhere, too, have you considered that?

People that drive only get tans on one arm. ONE ARM.

Your body will thank you for walking, instead.

Because sitting for too long actually makes you more prone to disease. Yikes.

Permit tests and road tests are awful, anyway.

You’re not missing out on much.

And your legs probably look FANTASTIC.

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Amanda Ramirez