But they still can’t drive them. Saudi Arabia, a country situated in one of the most backward parts of the world, still to this day does not permit women to drive. That didn’t stop the recent opening of an a car dealership that is manned by an all-female sales force. The dealership is catered to female customers, with the idea that a female salesperson will make the customer feel more at ease. The catch? Neither the saleswoman nor customer is permitted to test drive a vehicle.
Of course, even the women who do buy an automobile aren’t permitted to actually drive them – they must hire a driver. It’s strange to hear about such ridiculously sexist practices in the current day. Of course, with the skill of the average female driver being what it is, sometimes I wonder if this wouldn’t be a good thing for the US. ( kidding, kidding. )
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Although Saudi Arabia is situated such, it is not backward itself. It is extremely modern in terms of facilities an amenities. And although i can’t drive, i would nonetheless like to own the car of my choice car. The driving law is something that is in the process of change.
It’s strange, that a woman in Saudi Arabia, a place where woman are very repressed, would defend their traditions / laws. What is the point of owning a car you like if you’re not allowed to drive it? It seems almost pointless, at least in my eyes.