for almost 12 years, but I didn't drive more than 200 km since then. I didn't needed to. Public transport was great back home.
We moved here 2 weeks ago and I am already looking for a car. Taking my kid to the nursery with a taxi is not for me. So I am exactly in a same situation. No experience with driving, but I will have to do it... So watch out on the roads...
Btw. do I need an international driving license?