* Verb: "Drives" is the present tense third person singular form of the verb "to drive." Example: "She drives a car."
* Noun (plural): "Drives" can be the plural form of the noun "drive," which refers to a trip in a vehicle. Example: "We took several drives this weekend."
Common nouns refer to general things, not specific ones. They are not capitalized. Here are some examples of common nouns:
* Car
* Dog
* Book
"Drives" needs more context to be considered a common noun.
If you're talking about the act of driving, it's a verb.
If you're talking about trips in a car, it's a noun, but a plural noun, not a common noun.