can't drivng/be driving

1) You can't be driving.
Refers to a person who actually driving right now. but only if it has a question mark. This sentence would be refered to as a rhetorical question. (a question that does not require an answer) because in order to ask the question, it must be obvious that the person is in fact driving.

If not phrased as a question it is poor/colloquially American english.
Ya'll cant be driving the car ya hear! (Do not drive)

2) You can't drive.
Two meanings could be applicable here.
1. As you do not have a licence you can not drive.

2. You are not capable of driving because....

Re: can't drivng/be driving


1. You can't be driving - Some person attempts to drive and u stop him by saying that. But you know the other person knows driving and / or has a license.

2. You can't drive - U tell this to some person who according to you, has no rights, license or havent learnt to drive yet.