Should I drive again after 15 years?

A lot has changed in 15 years. Road conditions, technology, your reactions etc.

Imo you will definitely need lessons before you take to the road again.

Oh yes automatic cars are great, no more hill starts, no crunching gears, would not go back to manual.

Most driving schools, certainly the big ones offer lessons taylored to the needs of those coming back to driving after a long break, but please ro have them.

I was speaking to a neighbour who for various reasons hadn't driven for 10 months and she was saying that her driving acuity had gone, she had struggled an junctions and roundabouts and said herself she was probably a danger on the road.

This is why, during lockdown, once I had done my weekly shop (a 4 mile drive to the nearest supermarket), I would take a circuitous 10 mile drive back home, using various routes, to make sure my road skills stayed honed.

A suggestion- consider getting an automatic car- much easier if you’re not a very confident driver. You can get small automatics like Corsa, Renault Clio, Ford Fiesta. You get used to the automatic very quickly even if you’ve never driven one before.

Definitely do it. Ladybella, think of those bus stops when it’s cold and wet and the bus is late/doesn’t turn up. Take a lesson or two or go out with someone initially then the world really will be your oyster.

My mother took up driving again in her 60s having not driven for about 30 years. She hadn’t kept up her licence so had to do driving test, but she continued to drive for the next 20 years until she decided she might be a hazard to others! During that time she lost an eye to cancer, but was certified fit to drive, so was able to continue. It gave her great independence as she got older, so go for it LadyBella ?

Yes, have a course of refresher lessons.
Good luck

I think there is a test available that older people can take. I'd do it as I cant imagine not being able to drive.

We bought a new car last year and I didn't get on with it at all (too big, too many bells and whistles) so stopped driving. Recently bought a wee car rust bucket for getting myself around locally and it's great. Undoubtedly a stupid time to be buying a car with the limitations in place, but it's a new lease of life, specially with winter approaching.

After 15 years a few driving lessons would be a good idea ... even after a year I had forgotten little things, but soon got into the swing again.

Have a few lessons and see how you get on. Will inform your decision.