Is driving enjoyable?

Yes. I've done a lot of it. Other than distance running, there's nothing like the freedom of the open road.

No, not with the amount of idiots that there are on the roads around here.

These fools drive 25 mph over the posted speed limit, rain snow or shine and take no care what lane they are in.

I’m amazed that I don’t witness more wrecks than I do!

There's no greater experience. well. maybe flying your own plane around. I haven't done that one yet.

In case anyone is wondering, this thread is in part a companion piece to (is it Ticketsplease's) thread in here titled "Is diving enjoyable?", lol. :)

I used to think so until I got a CDL and it became part of my job. Electronic log books, mechanical problems, DOTD checkpoints, horrible drivers, staying in hotels and the cost of insurance plus fuel changed my mind about the open road.

But yeah, non-commercial driving in a fun car is enjoyable.

Yes it can be. Obviously driving through a city like Chicago during rush hour and being stuck in traffic is not much fun. Also driving down the highway for hours can be boring. But driving on an open road through various towns, different streets, different scenery can be very enjoyable. Add to that some good music, a cigarette, and your favorite beverage of choice (Lemon Snapple), and you got yourself a pretty great time.
That is how I used to roll.
I used to do a lot of driving for a living. Had to meet up with various people all over many counties within a 200 mile area for a few hours a week. I used to also take my dog with me sometimes for company. Good times.

It can be. Okay, commuting on a traffic-heavy freeway or driving through a crowded city isn't fun, but I've driven for sheer pleasure many times!

There's nothing like a road trip, even a one-day road trip. Crowd some friends in the car, or put on some music or an audiobook if you're by yourself, and hit the road! Drive along a coast road, drive along the river or from lake to lake, drive to the next state, drive to the mountains. Drive around when you get there, or just keep driving, see the world from the comfort of your own driver's seat! I've taken many road trip vacations, some were helping friends move across country, some had a destination that was a thousand or two miles away, some were just hitting on the road on my own, and BTW solo road trips have really improved since the invention of smartphones... no need to plan things in advance! You just go wherever, and reserve a place to stay when you have some idea where you'll be that night!

So if you're wondering whether to learn to drive and get a driver's license, I say "yes". Do it!