But most people can. Once you have determined that you don't have any medical problems or you are not taking any medications that will prevent you from becoming a pilot, that is a first big step. The actual flying is not that difficult, but does require discipline and decision making skills.
Most pilots find it more relaxing than facing continuos automobiles on a two lane road.
Federal regulations require that you must be at least 16 years of age to be eligible for a student pilot certificate. You will need that student pilot certificate to solo an aircraft. To be eligible for a private pilot certificate, you must be at least 17 years old. The average person takes about six months to complete training and at that time the student would be 17 years of age and eligible to be a private. In fact, you don't even have to attend a ground school in order to get your pilots license.