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Originally Posted by ShortNCuddlyAm
A lot of people I know only carry a drivers licence when they know in advance they will need prove their identity (picking up parcels, reporting to the police within 7 days of being stopped for a traffic offence, that sort of thing...).
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Maybe the reason it is a bit more common in the U.S. to carry a license is: Most U.S. citizens drive, most places are reached by driving, and it is illegal to drive without carrying your license; many places require IDs to enter (like schools, office buildings, etc); IDs are often needed to pay for things with credit, and many things are bought with credit. IOW, most U.S. citizens will need an ID for something, any time they leave their house.
In areas where driving is not as ubiquitous, buildings are not as secure, and cash is still commonly used, IDs aren't as needed. But as I indicated, that state is increasingly uncommon here.