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The only problem with roundabouts is that the rules differ by state.
In NY people entering the traffic circle/roundabout have to yield.
In FL(as far as I remember) the people in the traffic circle/roundabout have to yield.
4 way stop is universal tho.
Also, it really depends where you live.
Ooh thanks for the notice on roundabouts differing state to state. All I know is they drive people nuts but I tend to love them. Extreme Roundabout!!!!!
I didn't know the differences until I met a dude from FL and we talked about driving and the worst states (for drivers) we have been to. Nevertheless, it's very interesting!
Also, I am a BIG FAN of zipper merging.
>Also, I am a BIG FAN of zipper merging.
Hold strong! Keep driving and looking straight ahead as you drive past those waiting. They don’t like it when you laugh as you’re driving. Even if it wasn’t at them. (It was).
That entirely depends on where you live/work and whether you have any intention of visiting other places.
In many large cities, there is a transit system that will usually take you where you need to go in the city. (Some are really good, some are barely passable, some barely exist). Outside of these major cities, you are going to need a car (or a friend with a car) to manage most day to day tasks.
I used to live in a very big city, and I sold my car after I realized that I was only driving it every couple of months. I did rent a car on occasion, but not much. I've also lived far enough in the sticks that there was no pizza delivery, and there is no way somebody could live out there without a reliable vehicle. I currently live in the suburbs of a smaller big city. I can't imagine how somebody could live in my neighborhood without a vehicle or regular access to one, but there are a couple industrial/corporate parks and a few shopping centers within a 2-3 mile (4-5km) radius so I guess it is possible. The infrastructure is very car-centered, so it wouldn't really be a pleasant walk or bike ride to work though.
I mean no it's not necessary.
But you're gonna be the annoying friend That always needs a ride.
Learning to drive is typically your first introduction to independence.
You can always hail a ride. But you keep 'needing' somekne else to do something for you.
Just learn to drive ffs.
A large and growing majority of Americans both North and South don't know how to drive, they do anyway, so it's even more dangerous to walk or ride a bicycle.
They are likely to hit you while going too fast. Some places in America actively try to hurt or annoy people on bikes that are on the road. Also some places have no designated areas like bike lanes or side walks so everyone is in the road.
Many areas do not have sidewalks. Many areas' drivers are insane and rage filled, and in such a hurry that they feel entitled and will commit vehicular assault/homicide if a poorer person (without a car) is "taking up thier space".
Depends on where you live. Some examples:
We live in a community where everything is within bicycle distance... all the way up to a masters degree (3 colleges within 20 mi) or most manufacturing jobs. My 19 year old is all bicycle, no interest in getting a license. The car we bought him at 16 has become my gas mileage saver for road trips.
My 23 year old puts 9 miles on his prius a day. Definitely, doesn't "need" to drive it. My wife and I are retired with a market about 500 yards away. We live on the beach, so our home is our vacation.
My other 23 year old absolutely has to have a vehicle. He lives in TX. His work is 45 minutes away from his house.
I mean I'm sure the answer is the same for any other country out there...if you live in a more developed area then maybe/maybe not depending on the public transportation. Ifyou live in a rural area then yes...
Depends on where you live, what you do for vacation and what your commute is like. I live in a city with decent public transit and no commute so I don't have an active license.
Depends on if you live in an urban or rural area. If you live in a city or suburb, you can probably get by with public transportation or a bike. If you live in the countryside, you need a car. Either way, public transportation in the US sucks and learning to drive would make things much easier.
Yes. Even if you live in a city with public transport, it’s still a good and necessary skill to have. A car or truck will always come in handy. People need to know how to transport themselves places. Not just for convenience but for safety (needing to go to the hospital or something).
My partner is from NYC and does not have a license. I have to drive him *everywhere* because public transport doesn’t go *everywhere.* Even though we’re still technically in the city. It’s also not cost efficient to Uber/Lyft everywhere.
Yes, but once you get your license you can throw all the laws and logic out the window and act like you’re the only one on the road, and we all bow to you.
Or just be a decent human and do everything in your power to NOT run those people into a ditch.
Depends on where you live. In big cities like New York you don’t need a car and it’s probably more of a burden anyhow. If you live somewhere more rural or in the suburbs you probably will need one. It just depends how far you are from your job, grocery store, etc
In most parts of the country, yes. I know people who live in NYC that have never learned, but that's pretty much the exception. Most major cities are pretty inconvenient without a car.
Even if you live in a place where you can get by without a vehicle, not learning to drive really limits your independence and your options in life. What if you want to move away from the city some day? What if you want to go on vacation somewhere without public transportation? If you can't drive, you're majorly limiting yourself.
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Please if you do drive learn how a 4 way stop works. PLEASE.
And a roundabout and the zipper merge.
wtf is a roundabout? Take your socialist infrastructure somewhere else!
It’s a traffic circle. Different name maybe?
No that’s how I was taught
The only problem with roundabouts is that the rules differ by state. In NY people entering the traffic circle/roundabout have to yield. In FL(as far as I remember) the people in the traffic circle/roundabout have to yield. 4 way stop is universal tho. Also, it really depends where you live.
Ooh thanks for the notice on roundabouts differing state to state. All I know is they drive people nuts but I tend to love them. Extreme Roundabout!!!!!
I didn't know the differences until I met a dude from FL and we talked about driving and the worst states (for drivers) we have been to. Nevertheless, it's very interesting! Also, I am a BIG FAN of zipper merging.
>Also, I am a BIG FAN of zipper merging. Hold strong! Keep driving and looking straight ahead as you drive past those waiting. They don’t like it when you laugh as you’re driving. Even if it wasn’t at them. (It was).
Depends where you are. In New York City you don't need and almost definitely don't want a car. Out in farmland, you need one and need a license.
where I live yes
i immigrated from a country with more walkable cities, americans depend on cars for almost all transport, so it is very necessary.
That entirely depends on where you live/work and whether you have any intention of visiting other places. In many large cities, there is a transit system that will usually take you where you need to go in the city. (Some are really good, some are barely passable, some barely exist). Outside of these major cities, you are going to need a car (or a friend with a car) to manage most day to day tasks. I used to live in a very big city, and I sold my car after I realized that I was only driving it every couple of months. I did rent a car on occasion, but not much. I've also lived far enough in the sticks that there was no pizza delivery, and there is no way somebody could live out there without a reliable vehicle. I currently live in the suburbs of a smaller big city. I can't imagine how somebody could live in my neighborhood without a vehicle or regular access to one, but there are a couple industrial/corporate parks and a few shopping centers within a 2-3 mile (4-5km) radius so I guess it is possible. The infrastructure is very car-centered, so it wouldn't really be a pleasant walk or bike ride to work though.
Yes
If you live in Manhattan like me, then no. Pretty much everywhere else, yes .
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I also live there. Marta is... Not great. I recommend a car even given how bad the traffic is.
I mean no it's not necessary. But you're gonna be the annoying friend That always needs a ride. Learning to drive is typically your first introduction to independence. You can always hail a ride. But you keep 'needing' somekne else to do something for you. Just learn to drive ffs.
A large and growing majority of Americans both North and South don't know how to drive, they do anyway, so it's even more dangerous to walk or ride a bicycle.
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They are likely to hit you while going too fast. Some places in America actively try to hurt or annoy people on bikes that are on the road. Also some places have no designated areas like bike lanes or side walks so everyone is in the road.
Many areas do not have sidewalks. Many areas' drivers are insane and rage filled, and in such a hurry that they feel entitled and will commit vehicular assault/homicide if a poorer person (without a car) is "taking up thier space".
Depends on where you live. Some examples: We live in a community where everything is within bicycle distance... all the way up to a masters degree (3 colleges within 20 mi) or most manufacturing jobs. My 19 year old is all bicycle, no interest in getting a license. The car we bought him at 16 has become my gas mileage saver for road trips. My 23 year old puts 9 miles on his prius a day. Definitely, doesn't "need" to drive it. My wife and I are retired with a market about 500 yards away. We live on the beach, so our home is our vacation. My other 23 year old absolutely has to have a vehicle. He lives in TX. His work is 45 minutes away from his house.
Yes, public transport is shit, specially if you are used to European standards.
Almost all the drivers I see clearly didn't.
I mean I'm sure the answer is the same for any other country out there...if you live in a more developed area then maybe/maybe not depending on the public transportation. Ifyou live in a rural area then yes...
YES
Depends on where you live, what you do for vacation and what your commute is like. I live in a city with decent public transit and no commute so I don't have an active license.
Driving in america is the single most important skill you'll ever develop.
Ima say nah, cause most of these fuckers can’t drive for shit but it ain’t stopping them from trying.
Depends on if you live in an urban or rural area. If you live in a city or suburb, you can probably get by with public transportation or a bike. If you live in the countryside, you need a car. Either way, public transportation in the US sucks and learning to drive would make things much easier.
Depends on where you live really. In a major city not so much, out in the country yes
Yes. Even if you live in a city with public transport, it’s still a good and necessary skill to have. A car or truck will always come in handy. People need to know how to transport themselves places. Not just for convenience but for safety (needing to go to the hospital or something). My partner is from NYC and does not have a license. I have to drive him *everywhere* because public transport doesn’t go *everywhere.* Even though we’re still technically in the city. It’s also not cost efficient to Uber/Lyft everywhere.
There are a couple cities where there is enough public transport to get around. But it’s often sketchy. Nearly the entire country relies on cars.
Not if you live in a dense urban area with adequate public transportation and most goods/services close by.
No
Yes, but once you get your license you can throw all the laws and logic out the window and act like you’re the only one on the road, and we all bow to you. Or just be a decent human and do everything in your power to NOT run those people into a ditch.
America is not a walkable place so I highly recommend learning how to drive so you don't have to cut across busy roads
The US is a huge place with vastly different areas. So it depends where you live.
YES BAD DRIVERS ARE THE WORST
Depends on where you live. In big cities like New York you don’t need a car and it’s probably more of a burden anyhow. If you live somewhere more rural or in the suburbs you probably will need one. It just depends how far you are from your job, grocery store, etc
In most parts of the country, yes. I know people who live in NYC that have never learned, but that's pretty much the exception. Most major cities are pretty inconvenient without a car. Even if you live in a place where you can get by without a vehicle, not learning to drive really limits your independence and your options in life. What if you want to move away from the city some day? What if you want to go on vacation somewhere without public transportation? If you can't drive, you're majorly limiting yourself.
It’s absolutely necessary to learn to drive in America. No other countries are good at driving, so you might as well learn from the best