Having been raised on a farm, learning to drive at a young age was just the way it had to be. Necessity of life was knowing how to drive the little Ford tractor at a young age and eventually worked up to the pickup and finally the car. I cannot even think about the day I don't have the freedom or independence to drive myself where I need to go. I find it interesting that some of my kids' friends did not get their driver's license and end up living in larger areas where public transportation is how they get around. I must admit I don't drive in the Twin Cities nor do I have any desire to. There, I would much prefer to take public transportation as I don't know my way around. In our rural area, there is an option for people to call a county transit van (I believe for a nominal fee).