From DW REV – Cars & Mobility.
In many parts of the world, driving is more than a skill. It is freedom, confidence, and independence. In this story, driving instructor Divya Dixit shares how a childhood passion for cars led her to challenge long-standing stereotypes about women drivers in India.
After leaving a corporate career, she followed a different path and has since trained more than 700 drivers. Her experience highlights how mobility can empower women, create new opportunities, and reshape perceptions in traditionally male-dominated professions.
What does greater access to driving mean for women, communities, and the future of mobility? Watch the full story and let us know your thoughts in the comments.
00:00 Growing Up with Cars, Not Dolls
00:15 A Childhood Passion for Speed
00:25 Challenging Gender Stereotypes Early
00:56 Meet Divya Dixit, India’s Driving Queen
01:04 Leaving a Corporate Career Behind
01:17 Learning to Drive from Her Father
01:57 Women and Mobility in a Male-Dominated Society
02:25 Earning Trust as a Female Driving Instructor
03:15 Why Women Prefer Learning from Women
04:15 Teaching Independence Through Driving
04:44 Training More Than 700 Drivers
05:06 Learning to Drive in India’s Challenging Traffic
05:40 Why Driving Is for Everyone
06:02 The Story Behind the “Driving Queen” Nickname
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