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I actually had my first driving lesson just a few weeks ago (I’m 18). I ended up quitting after four lessons because 1) I/my parents don’t own a car, 2) it would cost me all of my savings, and 3) I really don’t need a car nor a driver’s license. I live in a walkable European city and the public transit is pretty good. Honestly, good riddance; the theory seemed very heavy and I couldn’t wrap my head around it, and even if I managed to get a license I would still need to get a car. So, sure, I might miss out on fun independent road trips; on the other hand I’ll be able to appreciate trains and ferries even more for what they are.
Fyi maintenance jobs sometimes supply a company vehicle. Shortly after I bought my car at 26, I was hired as a technician and they supplied a van.
That’s nice, but I reckon I won’t work with maintenance.
Sure, construction/delivery/sales are all in the same boat. It's just more options.