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Posted: **Fri Mar 24, 2023 12:24 pm**

Inspired by this digg thread: https://www.digg.com/r/AskUK/comments ... g_license/

I live in central London so there is absolutely no need to drive so I've never learnt.

Posted: **Fri Mar 24, 2023 2:58 pm**

Can drive, didn't need a car anymore when I moved to a place with actual public transit.

Rest of the US of A weeping?

Posted: **Fri Mar 24, 2023 3:05 pm**

driving is pretty much a requirement in countryside ireland, so i do drive (as much as i hate it)

Posted: **Fri Mar 24, 2023 3:37 pm**

I have a car that I use for errands but my City has an amazing Subway and transit system so I use that when heading downtown. Canada REPRESENT.

I do love solo road trips into the interior. I try to do one every summer, excited for it this year!

Posted: **Fri Mar 24, 2023 3:49 pm**

My current job requires me to drive and having a valid licence is part of my employment contract.

Posted: **Fri Mar 24, 2023 4:57 pm**

I drive and have a motorcycle as well. I do live in the city but I never use the public transit because it's slower than driving almost every time and I have to share space with others. I only really use the campus bus because my university has two campuses and I can't park on one of them unless I'm riding my motorcycle that day. When I visited DC I parked at a metro station and road the metro in, it was a better experience than I thought it would be but I still prefer driving. Not sure why Europeans think Americans are seething at having to drive everywhere.

Posted: **Fri Mar 24, 2023 7:17 pm**

BeeSting12 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 24, 2023 4:57 pm Not sure why Europeans think Americans are seething at having to drive everywhere.

Genuine question, how long does it take for you to walk to a supermarket?

Posted: **Fri Mar 24, 2023 8:08 pm**

Boris wrote: ↑Fri Mar 24, 2023 7:17 pm
BeeSting12 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 24, 2023 4:57 pm Not sure why Europeans think Americans are seething at having to drive everywhere.
Genuine question, how long does it take for you to walk to a supermarket?

Probably 30 minutes (compared to a 5 minute drive). People around me definitely do it because I've seen the occasional shopping cart parked outside my apartment complex. It's a little under 2 miles. I drive to the supermarket because it allows me to carry a weeks supply of groceries home and walking would turn a 30 minute trip into an hour and 30 minute trip. The farthest you'd catch me walking to shop is across the street to the gas station convenience store.

Do you walk to the super market?

Posted: **Fri Mar 24, 2023 11:52 pm**

Motorcycles and big vans for me.

Posted: **Sat Mar 25, 2023 1:11 am**

In this vast and dismal land of America, where the roads stretch endlessly into the horizon, a car is a necessity for survival. Thus, I have resigned myself to the fate of driving, and driving often, through the gloomy streets and the lonely highways. I feel a constant dread in my soul, as if some unseen horror lurks behind every turn and every mile. I drive, and I drive, and I drive, but I find no peace or rest.

Posted: **Sat Mar 25, 2023 3:04 am**

I drive and I enjoy doing so as I do not drive in a city. If you live in a US city and must drive, I would first advise you to get out while you still can and secondly to get fuzzy dice for your car. I have a pair myself. My car doesnt have an aux cord so i need to burn cds to listen to music in it but I think using the track changing feature of the stereo is much more streamlined than hooking up a phone running some app with some shoddy ui. All i need to do is put in a cd and press a button twice then im listening to voodoo people pendulum remix by the prodigy best known for voodoo people pendulum remix among other feats such as voodoo people and the pendulum remix there of. Or if i've had a particularly wonderful day I will put on bathtime in clerkenwell by the real tuesday weld

Posted: **Sat Mar 25, 2023 3:36 am**

Capsandi wrote: ↑Sat Mar 25, 2023 3:04 am I drive and I enjoy doing so as I do not drive in a city. If you live in a US city and must drive, I would first advise you to get out while you still can and secondly to get fuzzy dice for your car. I have a pair myself. My car doesnt have an aux cord so i need to burn cds to listen to music in it but I think using the track changing feature of the stereo is much more streamlined than hooking up a phone running some app with some shoddy ui. All i need to do is put in a cd and press a button twice then im listening to voodoo people pendulum remix by the prodigy best known for voodoo people pendulum remix among other feats such as voodoo people and the pendulum remix there of. Or if i've had a particularly wonderful day I will put on bathtime in clerkenwell by the real tuesday weld

Bluetooth FM transmitter is way better than the cursed ass shit you are talking about and there is no UI. I'm a tech geek and don't even have the ability to burn CD in this day and age.

Posted: **Sat Mar 25, 2023 3:53 am**

I place CD-drivelets in the same category as those apple users who act like charging their earbuds is so worth not having an audio jack.

Posted: **Sat Mar 25, 2023 3:56 am**

What I mentioned doesn't use an audio jack

Posted: **Sat Mar 25, 2023 5:46 am**

No im a passenger princess gaming

I should change that (need to find a spot to practice)

Posted: **Sat Mar 25, 2023 7:07 am**

First thing I did in every car I bought was upgrade the radio to one with aux in and USB.

Latest car I'm driving has both plus android auto and works direct with my phone. Very nice.

Posted: **Sat Mar 25, 2023 3:26 pm**

Y'all crazyyyy, driving is awesome. For like 6 years I drove around 15-20min to and frow school or college. Start your day with some tunes and vibe in your car. Used to drive 2+ hours every day of every weekend when an ex lived a little ways away.

I also hate public transit. Even in the places it's good I hate it. Way too many bodies around, packed like sardines, you hold onto some rail the last 600 people touched while some old guy stares at you, then you get whisked away like one of those drivethrough bank transit tubes. Just not nearly as comfortable as your own cushioney car with your radio and music. Maybe even call someone up or listen to a podcast if it's extra long.

Posted: **Sat Mar 25, 2023 3:31 pm**

sinfulbliss wrote: ↑Sat Mar 25, 2023 3:26 pm Y'all crazyyyy, driving is awesome. For like 6 years I drove around 15-20min to and frow school or college. Start your day with some tunes and vibe in your car. Used to drive 2+ hours every day of every weekend when an ex lived a little ways away.

I also hate public transit. Even in the places it's good I hate it. Way too many bodies around, packed like sardines, you hold onto some rail the last 600 people touched while some old guy stares at you, then you get whisked away like one of those drivethrough bank transit tubes. Just not nearly as comfortable as your own cushioney car with your radio and music. Maybe even call someone up or listen to a podcast if it's extra long.

There are some places with top tier enjoyable cheap public transit, none of the places with those qualities were in America

Posted: **Sat Mar 25, 2023 3:42 pm**

Armhulen wrote: ↑Sat Mar 25, 2023 3:31 pm
sinfulbliss wrote: ↑Sat Mar 25, 2023 3:26 pm Y'all crazyyyy, driving is awesome. For like 6 years I drove around 15-20min to and frow school or college. Start your day with some tunes and vibe in your car. Used to drive 2+ hours every day of every weekend when an ex lived a little ways away.

I also hate public transit. Even in the places it's good I hate it. Way too many bodies around, packed like sardines, you hold onto some rail the last 600 people touched while some old guy stares at you, then you get whisked away like one of those drivethrough bank transit tubes. Just not nearly as comfortable as your own cushioney car with your radio and music. Maybe even call someone up or listen to a podcast if it's extra long.
There are some places with top tier enjoyable cheap public transit, none of the places with those qualities were in America

In my experience it's even worse in Europe. On top of the other general uncomfiness you have to worry about getting pickpocketed too (or drunks shouting and being obnoxious on the subways but that's America too).

I suppose the best I'd seen was Germany but even then you can't really get away from all the hustle bustle, wouldn't you rather kick back in your nice comfy carseat, tuck your coffee into your cupholder, and put on your favorite tunes while you sing along? Hell maybe even stop off for some food or drive to the store... You're the boss of your transit!!

Posted: **Sat Mar 25, 2023 3:45 pm**

best i saw was in Amsterdam, god bless. Comfy...

Posted: **Sat Mar 25, 2023 6:50 pm**

I drive daily for work and more.

Keep in mind though:

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Posted: **Sat Mar 25, 2023 7:09 pm**

BeeSting12 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 24, 2023 8:08 pm
Boris wrote: ↑Fri Mar 24, 2023 7:17 pm
BeeSting12 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 24, 2023 4:57 pm Not sure why Europeans think Americans are seething at having to drive everywhere.
Genuine question, how long does it take for you to walk to a supermarket?
Probably 30 minutes (compared to a 5 minute drive). People around me definitely do it because I've seen the occasional shopping cart parked outside my apartment complex. It's a little under 2 miles. I drive to the supermarket because it allows me to carry a weeks supply of groceries home and walking would turn a 30 minute trip into an hour and 30 minute trip. The farthest you'd catch me walking to shop is across the street to the gas station convenience store.

Do you walk to the super market?

Yes, of course. It's a 5-10 min walk

Posted: **Sat Mar 25, 2023 7:22 pm**

I can not drive because I'm a little bitch
Beside hey walking is nice

Posted: **Sun Mar 26, 2023 1:34 am**

Vroooooooooooooooooooooooom

Posted: **Sun Mar 26, 2023 4:16 am**

Boris wrote: ↑Fri Mar 24, 2023 7:17 pm
BeeSting12 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 24, 2023 4:57 pm Not sure why Europeans think Americans are seething at having to drive everywhere.
Genuine question, how long does it take for you to walk to a supermarket?

According to google maps it would take me nearly 3 hours to walk to the nearest super market.
About 10-15 minute drive

Posted: **Sun Mar 26, 2023 4:50 am**

BeeSting12 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 24, 2023 8:08 pm
Boris wrote: ↑Fri Mar 24, 2023 7:17 pm
BeeSting12 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 24, 2023 4:57 pm Not sure why Europeans think Americans are seething at having to drive everywhere.
Genuine question, how long does it take for you to walk to a supermarket?
Probably 30 minutes (compared to a 5 minute drive). People around me definitely do it because I've seen the occasional shopping cart parked outside my apartment complex. It's a little under 2 miles. I drive to the supermarket because it allows me to carry a weeks supply of groceries home and walking would turn a 30 minute trip into an hour and 30 minute trip. The farthest you'd catch me walking to shop is across the street to the gas station convenience store.

Do you walk to the super market?

It takes seven and a half minutes from my front door to get to a supermarket. So yeah, I do. If you're getting a real large amount of stuff though, taking a car is perfectly sensible.

Posted: **Sun Mar 26, 2023 4:27 pm**

i drive

Posted: **Sun Mar 26, 2023 8:18 pm**

I drive basically everywhere, but gas has gotten expensive lately and now that the midterm elections are over it's gone even more back up in price again

Posted: **Mon Mar 27, 2023 7:44 pm**

Can drive but never actually passed my test due to lockdown. Then my financial situation got worse... But right now everything I need is within walking distance so.
It's not urgent, but I'd like to get back behind the wheel.

Posted: **Mon Mar 27, 2023 11:56 pm**

Used public transport for a decade. Got a car lla year ago. The difference is amazing. I'm not gonna lie and say it's cheap but the sheer convinence males up for it.

If I lived in a city centre I'd probably feel different but out here a car makes my life so much better.

Posted: **Tue Mar 28, 2023 12:14 am**

SkeletalElite wrote: ↑Sun Mar 26, 2023 4:16 am
Boris wrote: ↑Fri Mar 24, 2023 7:17 pm
BeeSting12 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 24, 2023 4:57 pm Not sure why Europeans think Americans are seething at having to drive everywhere.
Genuine question, how long does it take for you to walk to a supermarket?
According to google maps it would take me nearly 3 hours to walk to the nearest super market.
About 10-15 minute drive

Grocery delivery services changed my life. Big grocery stores (Like not import places) are my least favorite places on Earth.

Posted: **Tue Mar 28, 2023 3:09 am**

i drive - guy from movie

Posted: **Tue Mar 28, 2023 12:48 pm**

driver

Posted: **Thu Mar 30, 2023 10:00 am**

I can drive but I prefer to take the bicycle whenever possible since it's a lot less stressful in terms of traffic and I feel kinda bad for wasting fossil fuels on such a short distance. I should really get back to using the train again for when I need to get to the next town over, but I can't stand having to wake up earlier.

Posted: **Thu Mar 30, 2023 1:13 pm**

Living in the country side of Ohio, means you HAVE to drive everywhere. Even the big city's like columbus doesnt have that many ways of public transport besides walking.

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