I had no desire to get my license when I was 16. But I was a cheerleader and when I'd call home for someone to come pick me up it was always such a big deal and people (my brother and sister) would get all mad that they had to go get me. Or my mom would say "fine I'll go get her" which would guilt them into getting me. My mom has always had a license but practically NEVER drives. She keeps it current for emergencys.
Anyway, I finally said I need to get my license to stop the bickering about picking me up. We lived in the country so I wasn't close enough to walk home. But I got my license 8 months after I turned 16 and then didn't drive until I was almost 17. My dad had a rule that we had to drive with him until he felt comfortable with our driving abilities. I think it was a good idea. I've been driving over 20 years and have never been in an accident...knock on wood.