There are a handful of reasons it might happen, most aren’t a want though.

• Cheaper to get an ID in most placed
• If you can’t drive anyway might as well save the cash
• Sometimes your doctor will request the DMV revoke your license permanently
• If you’re a teen your parents may make you ~to save money on their insurance~ as a punishment. Fun fact: Your insurance will likely still charge you for them if you do that!

It’s pretty rare that someone surrenders their license willingly, though, because in a lot of places to get it back after surrender, you need to go through the whole process again.