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Singaporeans reveal why not having a driving licence can sometimes feel like falling behind
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk Aiah Bathan , as published by The Independent Singapore
· September 26, 2026
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Is having a driving licence a milestone — or just another social expectation? Singaporeans debated the question after one Reddit user admitted to feeling “inferior” without one.
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