My son had zero interest. Finally ended up getting his license at 18. My middle daughter went through the process to get her learners permit on her own initiative as soon as she was able. Likely a difference in friend groups. He was mostly interacting with his friends online. Some of her friends already have a license so she's seeing the independence of no longer needing to text a parent for every change of location. She also has friends who are working while my son mostly had layabout friends.