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I feel so trapped without a driving license... can't go anywhere...

I think everyone has a driver's license at 16 here in the US, but I'm already over 18 with no license... :(

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[โ€“] webkitten@piefed.social 2 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

I think I was about 16 1/2? We did night time (?) Drivers Ed classes in my high school with my geography or history teacher (he was awesome) and then we had road experience with a local drivers ed instructor.

I remember when it came time to do the road test, he actually took us through the actual course first so we were prepared and then during the actual test I got "warned" about being a little too far into the road turning at an intersection to go back to the RMV but the instructor I had backed me up because I had to go due to the other person turning the other way so I could see around him.

Honestly, nothing wrong with not having a license. I hate driving, to be honest. If you can get places without cars (or at least without driving your own, more power!)

Honestly, nothing wrong with not having a license.

Lol, I don't think girls even wanna a date without your own transport.

Also getting stuff is hard. Like I never saw anyone buy groceries and take the bus home.

(if there even is a direct bus route, which could take 30 min to 1 hour of waiting... and it'd be tough to carry, also good luck if it rains... also cold weather and in hot weather you can't even buy ice cream without it melting by the time you get home)

Also a lot of personal or family bussiness errands...