What's with these new generation of kids not knowing how to drive?!

[maxamusa]

I know it’s kinda jokes. I’m gone be sad when she actually wants to get away from me.

Like i said, me taking her to drive ain’t the issue. She’s got to take the class on her own time.

its wild how many other parents I talk to her are so hands off with their kids....just open the wallet.....damn

 

[Spiider]

I got my permit at 16 and my license a year later but I've barely driven at all since then. In NYC I can get pretty much everywhere with buses or the train. It's cheaper than buying a car and paying for insurance & maintenance. I never have to spend time looking for parking. Most of the time things seem easier without a car.

But really the main reason why I don't like driving is that my dad stressed me out like crazy and screamed nonstop back when I was learning and every time I drive now I just feel anxious that I'm going to crash. I know that's dumb but it's hard to get over the anxiety

 

[Jean Jacket]

Do you see how much cars cost nowadays?!

A used Lexus IS250 is 5500 -8500.

 

[Wink Beaufield]

A lot of us grew up in the days of the good running $500-$1500 auction car.

Them days are over. My first car at 16 was a 300zx that I got at auction for $700. Good luck finding that now.

 

[Spence]

Gas insurance and entry cars that aren’t completely clapped out hoopties are few and far between. We are about to have a society where all the “adults” are driving around these kids for money until Uber launches these autopilot cars which is playing right into their hands

 

[DJ Paul's Arm]

I think the reason the trend is spreading is because cars aren't cheap, gas is insane, repairs cost a lot, and there's a lot of services(Uber, Lyft) to accommodate non-drivers.

Shieeet even ride sharing apps getting expensive. I need to make one of these just to run errands



Then use my real car for special occasions.

 

[Memorial Stadium Piru]

I can't drive for medical reasons. I have to walk, catch the bus/train, catch a Lyft or get a ride with someone.

The girls I've met/dated don't care if a guy can't drive as long as he's self-sufficient & can get around on his own accord. The girls I've met on dating apps that say "must have your own car" don't mind once I tell them I'm legally blind & can't drive.

 

[ViShawn]

I can't drive for medical reasons. I have to walk, catch the bus/train, catch a Lyft or get a ride with someone.

The girls I've met/dated don't care if a guy can't drive as long as he's self-sufficient & can get around on his own accord. The girls I've met on dating apps that say "must have your own car" don't mind once I tell them I'm legally blind & can't drive.

Extenuating circumstance. This dude is able bodied and now has a kid.

 

[BunchePark]

no way I could live without a whip

been driving for 25 years

 

[Knuckles Red]

Driving scares me to death sometimes, but so does walking. Its a lot. Sheesh…

 

[JadeB]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2023/02/13/gen-z-driving-less-uber/

 

[Tupac in a Business Suit]

Do you see how much cars cost nowadays?!

That’s what I’m saying. Who the hell can afford a car as a young person? Between getting fly, eating and going out, a car is the last thing you want weighing your pockets down as a young person. Things different now. Between that note, insurance, gas, maintenance, im good with Uber as a young person.

 

[boogers]

If you use public transportation it's whatever.

unless you live in a major city most public transportation is useless

ive taken the city bus here a few times and its garbage.. the routes are planned poorly (even tho our city is laid out on a grid), you gotta wait 30m-1h for a bus, no bus shelter/seats, and then you get ON the bus, and there's only 3-4 people on it. i've never seen more than 8 people on a bus here. people just dont use it. the fares are actually decent, $1.75 for 3 hours, but it seems like a waste of gas.

if they added some express routes from the suburbs to the downtown station i think they'd get more riders. and since we're a grid city, a light rail could be amazing if they did it right.. but they won't. very few cities get it right in the first place.

 

[ZEupTWN]

A lot of us grew up in the days of the good running $500-$1500 auction car.

Them days are over. My first car at 16 was a 300zx that I got at auction for $700. Good luck finding that now.

Do you see how much cars cost nowadays?!

True the market is completely different...So many other factors at play now a days....
The days of buying a decent beater/fixer uper for a reasonable price and maintaining it for cheap are far over...

I remember buying a 96 camry for $400 in 09 off some migo breh i worked with, took it to my homies pops up the street he gave it a quick check up and gave me the green light, I just needed to swap out the tires and he gave the link to his guy who did the job for $140...That bxtch lasted me 3-4 years didn't even have insurance on it the first year or so lolll...

But yeah I feel what you sayin OP...If he got a seed he at least need to get his license and then plan towards a car he could share with his girl for the convenience...

 

[315]

I hate driving. And I hate paying for gas/insurance. Outside of work and groceries I avoid it as much as possible