If you lived in the city you'd mostly rely on public transport for numerous reasons, not to mention driving in that area is a nightmare but I could imagine you going on a daily walk giving the bird quite a workout.
Me either, parents thought through the Lincoln Tunnel and navigating NYC was a good idea on permit day. That said I love a good public transportation system
Yes, I think we've all had nightmare rides with our parents. The people who wouldn't let us behind the wheel until we turned 40 have presided over some of our most harrowing vehicular experiences.
I had the displeasure of driving my moms starting the day I got my permit. I'm still trying to figure out how they got a license. Heck I had to start ones car starting at 12 when she flooded it