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I don’t drive, which is terribly inconvenient, but I believe it would be ethically wrong for me to do so. I theoretically know how to drive, but I’m very bad a

I don’t drive, which is terribly inconvenient, but I believe it would be ethically wrong for me to do so. I theoretically know how to drive, but I’m very bad at it for lack of experience, which makes me a hazard to myself and others if I do drive. I could be a better driver if I had more experience, but I can only obtain that experience by driving, in which case I’d be endangering the lives of myself and others. So I’m stuck. It’s a vicious cycle.

NoPicklez 5y ago
It's not a vicious cycle, everyone on the planet who drives started with a lack of experience. Heck, you would have a lack of experience in riding a bike on the road for the first time. Everyone on the road has a different level of attentiveness and experience on the road, regardless of their years of driving. We know that as a society people make mistakes but we hope that the majority don't, which is why we have insurance. You need to start by driving predictable easy routes, then slowly branch out if it has been some time since you have been driving. However, if you feel that you would put other people in danger when driving, then I applaud your self awareness in taking other steps which are probably better for your own health and the planet :) I do think we can do better when it comes to frequent recurring travel such as driving to work as opposed to weekend travelling or holiday travelling.
andrewflnr 5y ago
I don't think you're permanently stuck. There are courses specifically for learning how to drive more safely, that presumably let you practice things in such a way you are unlikely to injure anyone.
noofen 5y ago
I think the fact that you put this much care and consideration into your driving puts you well above most drivers. It's no different than learning how to ride a bike really; go slow, maybe get one of those "student driver" stickers, and you'll be fine.
galoisgirl 5y ago
It's a call for simulators.

NoPicklez 5y ago

It's not a vicious cycle, everyone on the planet who drives started with a lack of experience. Heck, you would have a lack of experience in riding a bike on the road for the first time. Everyone on the road has a different level of attentiveness and experience on the road, regardless of their years of driving. We know that as a society people make mistakes but we hope that the majority don't, which is why we have insurance. You need to start by driving predictable easy routes, then slowly branch out if it has been some time since you have been driving. However, if you feel that you would put other people in danger when driving, then I applaud your self awareness in taking other steps which are probably better for your own health and the planet :) I do think we can do better when it comes to frequent recurring travel such as driving to work as opposed to weekend travelling or holiday travelling.

andrewflnr 5y ago

I don't think you're permanently stuck. There are courses specifically for learning how to drive more safely, that presumably let you practice things in such a way you are unlikely to injure anyone.

noofen 5y ago

I think the fact that you put this much care and consideration into your driving puts you well above most drivers. It's no different than learning how to ride a bike really; go slow, maybe get one of those "student driver" stickers, and you'll be fine.

galoisgirl 5y ago

It's a call for simulators.