Can you live a normal successful life without a car?

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I’m 31 years old with no license. I failed the test today for my first time. I go practice at my dads once or twice every few weeks. That’s not enough. The only thing I can think about doing is getting my own used car and practice more often myself.

BlueScorpio · Accepted Answer

Only if you live in a area with tons of busses, taxis, subways, or locations that are in short walking distances of each other. Otherwise, it's going to be pretty difficult for you to transport to work, appointments, and other events on time. For me this isn't possible, everything is to far spaced out where I live so I need car to cover the distance. My coworker is the same boat as you, she doesn't drive either and her 30s, never got use to the lack of subways but she managed to make it work.

melanieeeB · Accepted Answer

Yes, depending on where you live.
Like here you don't need a car, everything is pretty close by and you can walk or use the train and bus but like for example in Australia, I can't imagine the people living in the outback not having a car lol

But you can also just do the test again, most people don't make it with the first try

Fireguy17 · Accepted Answer

I a larger city with great public transportation yes.

However, it might be good to get you driver's license in case you want to rent a car and go on a road trip.

I knew many people that did that.

If you live out in the country, then you need your own transportation.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Just continue. I failed a few times before passing. Also see this (read the science)

Bratsondanielle · Answer

Depending on where you live. If you live on Manhattan, sure. If you live in the middle of nowhere like I do-problemer not

But really, they tell you what you did wrong. So all you do is take the exam again and don't do that lol

Tanhoaon · Answer

I have the same feeling when I practice driving, I may fail at that time either. Keep it up. As people already gave you advice, unless you are rich, or always have dependents to drive for you, don’t think about not getting driver license or a car because it does struggle your life.

Sour-rose · Answer

No. You need SOME KIND of car now a days. As my car got me to my second job, and now without it rn, i only got one. And my checks are small af and won't come close to my goal I have. Sooo yeah, ya kinda need some kind of wheels.

MysticDevice · Answer

Unless you have good public transit by you I would guess not. And don't let one failed drivers test deter you. Driving a car is way easier than it looks. Just try it again. You probably had a crappy instructor

HorggleThorp · Answer

I can’t drive because of poor eyesight and I think I’ll be successful. I just won’t have a normal life.

whirled_up_girl · Answer

Yep I lived for a few years without one but I lived I good sized city with adequate public transportation.

Guy13 · Answer

Nah... A woman is not going to date a guy who can not accomplish drivers license UNLESS he is rich and branded eccentric...

Static_In_The_Attic · Answer

You Can Live A Normal Success Life Without A Car If You Buy A Truck!

burlen · Answer

I live a successful life and do not own a car.

dustybiker · Answer

People who want something put the effort in to get it.

LazerBean · Answer

I mean I guess it kind of depends on where you live. But not being able to drive is definitely going to limit you.

_Just_A_girl_ · Answer

U can many rich people have drivers  And a nice job , partner you're good

athelete_7 · Answer

I bought a scooty its cheaper u always dont need cars unless ur compelled to.

Andridaca · Answer

If you work from home, I believe you may. But outside of that, it'd be very difficult, but possible.

Fromdusktilldawn · Answer

Strongly depends. If you live in the countryside its def a must, like for grocery shopping, work etc. In a city, public transit is better and everytging is closer and a car is not do necessary

invalid1 · Answer

In a developed country yes and that will actually be also a healthier life.

exitseven · Answer

Sure, you have to be rich enough to have somebody drive you around however.

joeldalton · Answer

Not in the US unless you live in a large city.

art84 · Answer

I don't drive but take the Viatrans as it goes everywhere the bus goes. Now that f I have to go to the store then my brother will take me.

TheSpaceGnome · Answer

If you live in a city with buses, trains, or taxis, you don't need a car.

Pink2000 · Answer

Yes if you live in a big city with good public transportation.

PainusNdeeAnus · Answer

Only 18 percent of the population owns a car  there are many cities where owning a car is a waste of money

BJP21 · Answer

If we have good accessible public transportation YES.

Luopio27 · Answer

Im public transport for life.

tonamimargaux · Answer

Yeah I’m doing it rn lol

NathanDavis · Answer

at what exactly did you fail the test?

Steamnir · Answer

I think car is very important for a man

TroyDT2 · Answer

Depends upon where you live.

LilyByte · Answer

depends on were u live

TheFlak38 · Answer

yes.

Joker_ · Answer

nope

Fuentes · Answer

I don't think so

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