IMOO- Drivers License

I have been reading about a rise in the Y generation not wanting to drive and then Jezebel also posts an article titled worth it not having a drivers license. I can't tell you how relieved I am to see more people not allowing others to pressure them into driving and realizing it is not a necessity. I have actually never had a drivers license. I believe driving is a privilege NOT a right. So many people have a drivers license and can not drive. How the hell did they pass their test? I am an awful driver, I have a lead foot and serious road rage. I also had more than one incident that has brought serious anxiety when I am behind the wheel. I didn't like driving and was not confident in my skills. Then when the incidents happened, they heightened my fear and anxiety with driving. I have anxiety attacks while driving, so I choose not to drive. I feel it would be wrong of me to drive knowing I could have an anxiety attack and possibly pass out behind the wheel causing an accident or even death. I have gotten by just fine without a car, though sometimes (very rare) I ask for a ride. I also will not get in the car with you if I feel you are an awful driver. I know many of you will say 'How dare you judge us drivers when you don't even have a license". I can respect that but, you have to respect that if you drive like a crazy person and don't follow simple road rules, I have the right to never get in your car again. I have a few friends that are HORRIBLE drivers. I just don't understand how they got their license. 

 I have been called a bad mother for not driving. I have been told I am abusing my kids for making them walk and take the bus. If anything I have taught my kids independence and geography. My kids can walk all over town and know how and where to go on foot, but we are still working on the bus systems. I would get the "You need a license for emergencies" bit when my kids were little. So, If I have my license and there is an emergency will a car magically appear in front of me to use? I thought not. I don't have a car so the license won't matter in an emergency anyway. I can't even afford to have one right now, so we save money, sorta. I buy bus passes that can be used more than once and I also have a Clipper Card for BART and Muni. I wish the Clipper Card was good for Tri Delta Transit, but nope. I walk more than anything because many of the stores are close by. Target, Walmart, Sears, 99 cent stores, lots of banks and a mini mall. Los Medanos College is even in walking distance. The grocery store isn't really that far and I usually walk to the store then take the bus home. 

 Now the thing that drives me crazy is when people tell me I need a license and then I see them drive to the mail box. YES the mail box! I see people drive to the store to get less items than me. They may beat me to the store, but I get more stuff and still make it home before or at the same time as them. My neighbors always say "Dang Lisa you walk fast." Yes I do. I think if I drove I would be hella fat and more lazy than I already am. I think some people take driving for granted and don't realize what they are missing out on. I know there are times when a car is the better option but...Why do you have to drive everywhere? Why can't you jog to the store, or walk with your kids to school? You're missing out on life when you are always in a rush. What's the hurry? I have met some interesting people walking and on the bus. I get to pet dogs on my walks and enjoy nature. 

Like I said before I believe driving is a privilege not a right. Too many people take it for granted or abuse it. Stop, get out of your car, and walk. Take the bus and enjoy the interesting people. Plus it's better for your health if you leave your car at home a few times a week. Come on, you can do it.

I had to add this. lol