Out of interest, why have you decided after two years to raise this subject?
Because after two years of listening to people telling me not to drive, I decided to drive anyways and found it not as bad as it's been portrayed to be.
There are a lot worse places to drive.
I was providing my thoughts on the matter. It's not necessary for you to be defensive about it; driving isn't for everyone.
These days I don't bother asking if I should do it. I just rent and drive.