I'm new to this group, and have joined because I, too, am an adult non-driver.

Let me explain: I was born nearly 47 years ago with a condition known as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, from which I eventually developed Schizophrenia. Because of this condition, I had a bit of a hard time learning to drive when I was in high school in Michigan. I have had a number of learner's permits, but to, unfortunately, no avail, because NO ONE cared enough to "trust" me behind the wheel, and as a result, I was never able to attain a driver's license.

Then, I moved to Florida nine years ago, and found out that it might be even more difficult (if not impossible) to get a driver's license because of my mental condition. And...perhaps to me, that might be a good thing, because IMHO, driving is an expensive and dangerous hassle, a "privilege" I can truly learn to do WITHOUT! In fact, the only driving I REALLY want to do...is in video games! I have an old mountain bike that someone just gave me, and as far as I'm concerned, it's the ONLY set of wheels I'll EVER need.

Don't get me wrong, I still want a license, but what with global warming, soaring gasoline prices and auto insurance premiums, rapidly dwindling global oil supplies, and, of course, ROAD RAGE, I think I just might be better off NOT driving at all, and sticking strictly to bicycles, buses, and taxicabs! What's your take on all of this? Am I REALLY doing the "right thing" by choosing NOT to drive? Surely not EVERYONE is "cut out" to drive a motor vehicle...or are we?

I'm so glad I found this group, and hope you all will welcome me with open arms. ;-)