I have my driving test in 2 weeks time and if I pass I'll be getting a car and driving to work. One of my colleagues lives further up my street. I don't speak to her much at work and I don't consider her a friend. On the rare occasion that we chat she always asks how my driving lessons are going. I'm not sure if she's just making conversation or trying to hint that she'd like a lift to work when I pass so she wouldn't have to get the bus anymore.
I think sitting in the car with her would be awkward as we'd have nothing to talk about and I feel that as it's my car that I've paid for with my own money that I shouldn't have to share it if I don't want to. I wouldn't mind on rare occasions if it was raining or something, but I don't want it to become a regular thing. I hate conflict so if she directly asked me for a lift I'd feel very guilty about saying no.
AIBU to not want to give her a lift? How can I do this without looking mean?