It’s not the drivers so much, I’d be more concerned with kernel-level updates.
I think if a person were looking into Mint, coming from Windows or whatever, and they read the update warnings they’d probably back off.
On Levels 4 & 5, especially - for example:
“Level 4: Unsafe packages. Updates classified as level 4 could have a potential negative affect on system stability. Deselected by default for safety and visibility.
Level 5: Dangerous packages. Updates classified as level 5 can have a negative affect on system stability depending on the system hardware and specifications. Also deselected for safety and visibility.
Although there are users who claim that level 4 and level 5 updates disrupt their systems when it comes to stability, there are plenty of users who select level 4 and level 5 for updating and not having any problems with their system after updating.”
Honestly I have never had a problem with any updates, but I clear first and check only what I think I really need. But here is the trick, In update manager select Edit>update policy> “just keep my computer safe”. Or edit>preferences>levels. This one of the things I like about linux over Win 10, you can set detailed update preferences if you like. Or not update at all if you would rather not.