Learning to drive might fill you with dread, but millions of people around the world have done it and now have freedom to travel on their terms. No more public transport! Here are 7 reasons to overcome your fears, take a theory test and practical exam and get on the road\u2026<\/p>\n
If you take a theory test <\/strong><\/a>and practical driving exam, and pass them, a whole new world opens up to you, and while you may be put off by the thought of learning to drive or the cost of motoring, having a licence can be extremely beneficial.<\/p>\n Disagree? Even those that have failed a theory test and practical exam hundreds of times still want to learn to drive and see the value of being able to, even if it has cost thousands already.<\/p>\n 1. Driving is a lifelong skill<\/strong><\/p>\n Learn to drive and you\u2019ve acquired a skill that is for life. It\u2019s like riding a bike, once you\u2019ve done it, you never forget. Granted, driving a car is a little more complex, but once you have a licence it\u2019s yours, you don\u2019t have to do another theory test or practical exam again.<\/p>\n Even if it\u2019s years before you can afford a car, your driving licence will still be valid 3, 4 and even 10 years on [then you have to renew it].<\/p>\n 2. Freedom<\/strong><\/p>\n Learn to drive and be free of public transport, there\u2019s nothing better. Cars can take you from door-to-door, which is great when doing long journeys.<\/p>\n With a car, you have the freedom to travel wherever you want, whenever you want without having to rely on a timetable and without having to share your mode of transport with sweaty people, ugh.<\/p>\n Even if you don\u2019t own a car, a driving licence will permit you to hire a vehicle for occasional road trips if this is more practical and economical for you.<\/p>\n 3. Employment<\/strong><\/p>\n Many job roles request that you have a driving licence. There aren\u2019t many job application forms now that are without the question \u2018Do you have a driving licence?\u2019<\/p>\n Having one will give you a better chance of landing a job. Even if your current job doesn\u2019t require you to have a licence, it\u2019s still worth pursuing one as you may want to switch jobs in the future.<\/p>\n 4. Mobility<\/strong><\/p>\n Live in a rural area, miles away from a train station and with a bus route that sees one bus every 90 minutes?<\/p>\n Learn to drive and all these problems disappear. There\u2019s nothing more inconvenient than living in the middle of nowhere and having to take all day to get somewhere. Without a car, going shopping, getting to work or going to visit friends or family is more of a hassle.<\/p>\n 5. Identification<\/strong><\/p>\n Going out clubbing? A driving licence is a great, pocket-sized form of ID. It\u2019s certainly more portable than a passport, which not everyone has. Granted, you shouldn\u2019t learn to drive for the sake of having ID, but it\u2019s useful on a night out.<\/p>\n 6. It\u2019s a one-off<\/strong><\/p>\n