Is driving actually a privilege in America? I feel like driving is more of a basic survival skill that we treat as a privilege. If America had more public transportation such as trains and busses then I would agree that driving is a privilege but quite frankly, public transportation is scarce at best here. Driving seems like a basic survival skill all Americans must learn in order to survive the concrete jungle we live in. What do you guys think?

Edit: I appreciate all the comments. I've come to decide that it is both a basic skill and a privilege. :)