| Characteristic | Share of respondents |
|---|---|
| Not interested in driving | 26% |
| Cost of learning to drive | 13% |
| Family/friends can drive me when necessary | 12% |
| Physical difficulties/disabilities/health problems | 9% |
| Safety concerns/nervous about driving | 8% |
| Other forms of transport available | 6% |
| Too old | 5% |
| Too busy to learn | 5% |
| Cost of buying a car | 5% |
| Other reason | 4% |
| Busy/congested roads | 3% |
| Cost of insurance | 2% |
| Put off by theory/practical test | 2% |
| Other general motoring costs | 1% |
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Source
Release date
August 2020
Region
United Kingdom (England)
Survey time period
2019
Age group
17 years and older
Special properties
National Travel Survey*
Supplementary notes
* The source gives the following information: "Question asked of individuals aged 17 and over who do not hold a full or provisional driving licence and are not currently learning to drive."
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