FabSwingers.com forum: Driving

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

In this day and age I thought that most people did, but I have recently met a number of people that don't.

As a lad growing up in rural Cheshire id of been stuffed with out a car.

I'm interested to hear how many people don't drive and the reasons why they dont.

I guess if you live and work in a city you can probably get away with public transport

But what about every one else.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Do you think we'll be doing it in 50 years

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cars can be expensive and insurance astronomical for some I know we wouldn't be without our cars but not everyone can afford one these days.

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By *eedscouple99Couple
over a year ago

Leeds

We have lived in many different places (cities and countries) but we always choose a house in the centre of the town/city. The higher rent is usually negated by the cost of no car/mot/petrol/tax/insurance

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I tell people I don't drive otherwise they try to convince me that warrington, Liverpool, Cheshire etc isn't far when I've already told them its too far for me!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Do you think we'll be doing it in 50 years

No I think we will be the last generation that has the option to own, but i think we will see technology play a part in that (that's I different but equally interesting discussion)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Do you think we'll be doing it in 50 years

No I think we will be the last generation that has the option to own, but i think we will see technology play a part in that (that's I different but equally interesting discussion)

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I like the quote from the Saudi king.

My father rode a camel, I drive a car, my sons fly planes, my grandchildren will ride camels.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Cars can be expensive and insurance astronomical for some I know we wouldn't be without our cars but not everyone can afford one these days."

Well yes there is a high cost to motoring I agree, but is it really dearer than public transport, I can easily get a tram or bus where I live but I'm looking at £3 a return trip, and it's inconvenient.

Trains are even more expensive and less convenient.

I often cycle but that's not appealing in weather like this.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Do you think we'll be doing it in 50 years

No I think we will be the last generation that has the option to own, but i think we will see technology play a part in that (that's I different but equally interesting discussion)

I like the quote from the Saudi king.

So do I, but we will all be riding bicycles

My father rode a camel, I drive a car, my sons fly planes, my grandchildren will ride camels."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Do you think we'll be doing it in 50 years

No I think we will be the last generation that has the option to own, but i think we will see technology play a part in that (that's I different but equally interesting discussion)

I like the quote from the Saudi king.

So do I, but we will all be riding bicycles

My father rode a camel, I drive a car, my sons fly planes, my grandchildren will ride camels."
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Almost definitely in no more than 20 years.

I know a guy who's retiring next year, he's got a licence but never owned a car and he's walked to and from work for 20 years which is an 8 mile round trip.

I also knew a 90 year old who's sadly passed away who walked 5 miles every day to work during the 50s that was 3 hours a day walking

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was in a bad car crash so i now panic when i am in a car which is why i dont drive

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i cant imagine not driving now - buys me so much time plus im a community worker and need the car at the moment for house to house visits

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By *tarbeckCouple
over a year ago

york

i dont drive for medical reasons , but would love to

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A hundred years ago you either had shanks pony or could afford a real pony .....the internal combustion engine made pony's expensive hobbies.....something will come along to make "car's" just expensive hobbies....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can't drive. Ask anyone who's been in the car while I'm behind the steering wheel

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"A hundred years ago you either had shanks pony or could afford a real pony .....the internal combustion engine made pony's expensive hobbies.....something will come along to make "car's" just expensive hobbies...."

Cars offer convenient personal transport in a way no other device ever has. They are warm dry safe and available. They deliver you from point A to point B without going thru points C D E and then waiting half an hour at F

You don't have to share and you can have just as much fun in the back seat

What ever that something is it's not been invented yet, I suspect we are at the pinnacle and what ever comes next will literally be a step backwards and be enforced due to pollution/congestion/cost/politics

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've no doubt we will still be driving in 50 years... Even if it just for the fun of it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No what came along was spindletop hill and very very cheap energy, it revolutionised the world as we know it.

But for how long?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

One of my male friends is 36 and doesn't drive. He was born, lived and worked in London all his life and a car would be a waste of money for him

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've no doubt we will still be driving in 50 years... Even if it just for the fun of it. "
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You know native Americans thought you could never run out of buffalo, there was literally so many millions of them.

In 1950s Texas they thought the oil would never run out, it was literally swilling around everywhere... But sadly they both did

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"One of my male friends is 36 and doesn't drive. He was born, lived and worked in London all his life and a car would be a waste of money for him"

Yes I understand that if you live and work in a big city that had excellent transport links then there is little point owning a car,

Most of the people I know love in the northwest and this is hardly a a shining example of how a mass transit system should be deployed;-)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've no doubt we will still be driving in 50 years... Even if it just for the fun of it. .

You know native Americans thought you could never run out of buffalo, there was literally so many millions of them.

In 1950s Texas they thought the oil would never run out, it was literally swilling around everywhere... But sadly they both did

And at that point someone will make a lot of money converting cars to a new technology.

There are plenty of cars around now that don't need petrol. I just hope there is enough to keep my lovely 4.3 V8 alive ask the time I can drive.

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By *overs14Couple
over a year ago

norwich

I'm (her) 34 and I've never learnt to drive. Every year I keep saying I'll do it this year. But the idea of driving really doesn't appeal to me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"One of my male friends is 36 and doesn't drive. He was born, lived and worked in London all his life and a car would be a waste of money for him

Yes I understand that if you live and work in a big city that had excellent transport links then there is little point owning a car,

Most of the people I know love in the northwest and this is hardly a a shining example of how a mass transit system should be deployed;-) "
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It's a tough question, and your right it will inevitably be a step backwards in terms of convenience, I would imagine it will mean reopening some of lines closed by Dr beeching, alot more cycling, alot less journeys in general and a total rethink of how we live and work

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm (her) 34 and I've never learnt to drive. Every year I keep saying I'll do it this year. But the idea of driving really doesn't appeal to me. "

So what is it about driving that doesn't appeal, also how do you manage to get about, it's a total ball ache when I don't have a car.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"One of my male friends is 36 and doesn't drive. He was born, lived and worked in London all his life and a car would be a waste of money for him

Yes I understand that if you live and work in a big city that had excellent transport links then there is little point owning a car,

Most of the people I know love in the northwest and this is hardly a a shining example of how a mass transit system should be deployed;-) .

I think we will start to are google cars automated taxis if you like, you will pay a subscription and then have access to a driverless car. You will book with an app and it will turn up take you to your destination drop you off and go on to the next job.

Most cars spend thier time on the drive or in the works carpark.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"One of my male friends is 36 and doesn't drive. He was born, lived and worked in London all his life and a car would be a waste of money for him

Yes I understand that if you live and work in a big city that had excellent transport links then there is little point owning a car,

Most of the people I know love in the northwest and this is hardly a a shining example of how a mass transit system should be deployed;-) .

Most cars spend thier time on the drive or in the works carpark.

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.More than likely as the cost of new cars is now everyone's second biggest spend, them Google guys haven't spent a fortune on the technology for nothing I guess

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As soon as I got the chance to take my test I did, I learned to drive on a tractor from the age of 12 so was more than happy with the gear changes etc and just need to polish up on my road safety and highway code. The freedom of passing my test meant I could go where ever I pleased and I was always happy to be the designated driver on nights out for my mates as give me a bit of music and I was off enjoying myself

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By *overs14Couple
over a year ago

norwich

"I'm (her) 34 and I've never learnt to drive. Every year I keep saying I'll do it this year. But the idea of driving really doesn't appeal to me.

So what is it about driving that doesn't appeal, also how do you manage to get about, it's a total ball ache when I don't have a car. "

I think I'm scared of being in control of something that big! I use buses and walk. My husband is there at the weekends to drive me anywhere i need to go. I live in a small town so manage to get about fine without a car.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Mrs N doesn't drive or have a licence. We can barely justify the expense of owning and running one car let alone a second. The budget's stretched too far already.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm (her) 34 and I've never learnt to drive. Every year I keep saying I'll do it this year. But the idea of driving really doesn't appeal to me.

So what is it about driving that doesn't appeal, also how do you manage to get about, it's a total ball ache when I don't have a car.

Cars can be intimidating I agree, and if personal circumstances allow then I can see how you manage, my ex hated driving (although she could and very well) and would happily let me do all the driving.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well it won't be public transport

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I said to the Mrs could you imagine get the metro to work every morning during rush hour and all those dirty pervs rubbing themselves against you everyday, she said where do I sign up

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

I used public transport or Shanks's Pony till I was 40. I worked close enough to home to be able to walk.

Then I got a job on the other side of the city which meant driving was a must.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I used public transport or Shanks's Pony till I was 40. I worked close enough to home to be able to walk.

Then I got a job on the other side of the city which meant driving was a must. "

So now that you drive, do you prefer it or would you like to go back

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

It takes me 30 mins on the motorway to get to work. On public transport that would be 1 1/2 to 2hrs. As I start work around 7.30 it's a no - brainer which is best.

Also, I like that I can grab my passport, chuck a bag in the car, grab a ferry and cruise around Europe without a second thought.

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

I drive, but only until I have perfected my flying carpet. At the moment it is grounded, but I'm sure as soon as I have worked out an antigravity device, a frictionless braking system, a form of rudder that doesn't twat everyone I pass (only some of them) and a forward/reverse/sideways/diagonal motioner thingy, it will be fine.

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

"I drive, but only until I have perfected my flying carpet. At the moment it is grounded, but I'm sure as soon as I have worked out an antigravity device, a frictionless braking system, a form of rudder that doesn't twat everyone I pass (only some of them) and a forward/reverse/sideways/diagonal motioner thingy, it will be fine.

Do you have a patent pending? I might be interested in investing in that. Would a bag of jelly babies do it?

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

I did write to the patent office, but got involved in an unseemly dispute over whether it was a pat ent or a pay tent. My enquiries as to if I needed to pat Treebeard on the head, or get a turnstile on a tent with a loo at Glastonbury only seemed to irritate them, sadly.

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

"I did write to the patent office, but got involved in an unseemly dispute over whether it was a pat ent or a pay tent. My enquiries as to if I needed to pat Treebeard on the head, or get a turnstile on a tent with a loo at Glastonbury only seemed to irritate them, sadly.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I know several people who don't drive cars, most could not be bothered to learn, one or two learned to ride motorbikes instead.

If a car is too expensive, get a motorbike

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By *at69driveMan
over a year ago

Hertford

"In this day and age I thought that most people did, but I have recently met a number of people that don't.

As a lad growing up in rural Cheshire id of been stuffed with out a car.

I'm interested to hear how many people don't drive and the reasons why they dont.

I guess if you live and work in a city you can probably get away with public transport

But what about every one else.

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Would be completely lost with my car . Apart from using it for work , it is an essential tool for travelling to meets, whether from this or other sites. I enjoy driving so much that I have also done an advanced driving test and obtained licences to drive both buses and lorries .

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