Why you should learn to drive

Have you ever stood at a bus stop in the rain, waiting for a late bus, and watching all the cars passing by? Do you plan your holiday destinations based more on convenience for rail routes than on where you want to go? Do you find yourself hesitating to ask a friend or family member for yet another lift? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions then you’ll already have a good idea why you should learn to drive.

The freedom you will gain by being able to drive is immense. Even if you choose not to buy a car of your own you have options such as being added as a named driver on another vehicle’s insurance, being able to rent a car, or taking part in a car share scheme, which means that you can still drive without the regular expenses of being a car owner.

As a driver you will have a new-found independence and the ability to access a world of opportunities:

• Some jobs require you to hold a driving licence, as driving is part of the job;
• Other jobs might only be accessible to a car driver because of their location or because the shift patterns involved make public transport impractical, for example for late finishes or early starts;
• Getting around in rural areas can be close to impossible without your own transport;
• Transporting children, pets, heavy groceries or larger items is much easier with a car;
• New hobbies open up to you – For example, to do kayaking you need to be able to get your kayak to the river, and not many buses carry them!
• Some of our most beautiful landscape in the UK, and the leisure pursuits that you can enjoy there, are poorly served by public transport, so being able to drive will allow you to explore new areas of countryside;
• Our society is increasingly set up with car drivers in mind, with out-of-town cinema and leisure complexes and shopping centres difficult to access for pedestrians;
• Emergency situations – when your wife goes into labour or your sister breaks her arm, it’s much easier to stay calm when you know how you are going to get to the hospital;
• Your social life opens up too, as you are able to get to events, and can transport friends and family too;

In addition, driving can be fun! Imagine you can get in a car, choose your favourite music, choose your passengers and go for a road trip. Whether it’s a couple of hours jaunt into the countryside, a long trek up the motorway or a driving holiday across Europe! You have your own space and you have the independence to choose where and when you will go. Being able to drive safely opens up the roads for you.

There are so many reasons to learn to drive. Even if you don’t drive regularly, it’s an important skill, and being able to do so in an emergency could make a real difference. Go ahead, read more about it and apply for that provisional licence! Phone TX Driver Training on 0141 764 1213 now to find out about learning to drive in Glasgow.