Can I just make a point, as a non-driver? I've lost count of the number of people who've told me they can't imagine being without a car, why don't I get myself a small run-around for day-to-day use, don't I find my children miss out on things, what do I do about school runs when it's tipping down etc!
When I tell them the money I've spent on driving lessons and failed tests has probably run into thousands and I still can't drive, I've actually been laughed at and felt very humiliated
The reason I can't is because I'm dyspraxic, have always struggled with spatial awareness, hand/eye co-ordination, judging distances etc so it's something I will probably never achieve. I have plenty of other skills, music, art, cooking etc but driving is not one of them.
As a family we don't miss out, between public transport, taxis and cycling we do a lot, and the kids attend everything they want to go to, without us relying on other people.
I've come to terms with the fact I won't be a driver, but please all you confident drivers out there, just think twice before you tell someone to just take their test again, have more lessons, relax, persevere etc. It sometimes isn't that easy. It's like asking a dyslexic person to proof-read a long document, it's probably something that just isn't achievable!
Sorry if this is a bit of a rant, but I've found a lot of people just don't understand and can be patronising about it.