What’s more important when entering adult hood, driving or moving out on your own?

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[NamerOfStars]

It rather depends on where you live. Here in the US, for instance, the public transportation network sucks (outside of New York City, and arguably a few other similar places), so you functionally NEED to drive. Moving out and not being able to reliably get to a job you'd need to support yourself wouldn't do much good.

Elsewhere, it may be different; in, say, Tokyo, if real estate prices are HALF as bad as I've heard, moving out on your own before you retire is quite the accomplishment.

[patois]

if those are your main priorities, then buy a van and live in it. Built it out like a camper and do the van life thing. Then you can drive and move out at the same time... Kill two birds with one stone.

[Pinay_ako]

Moving out on your own. Not everyone drives or need to drive. In bustling crowded cities, there’s public transit for everyone. So you don’t really need a car. Being on your own as an adult will test your survival skills and instincts. Will you make it out there? That’s the big question

[EmmaMary]

Definitely moving out and starting your life.

[EmmaMary]

Thank you for the MHO.

[AI Opinion]

Ah, the sweet dance between independence and the open road! Both are milestones in the journey of adulthood, but if I had to pick the lead dancer, it would be moving out on your own. While driving offers a sense of freedom and mobility, striking out on your own tunes you into the rhythm of life. It teaches you about responsibility, managing your finances, and the art of domestic choreography. Plus, it gives you a space to explore who you are, outside of your family's influence. So, put on your dancing shoes, and let's mambo into independence—with or without a car in the driveway. 🌟

[BCRanger10]

Probably driving. I think soon, we may see us going back to a time with two or three generations living under the same roof and you don't move out until you get married.

[tremendousfern]

Driving. Housing has become so expensive that multi-generational homes are becoming increasingly common. Driving offers freedom of movement which is very important in the US.

[BCA6010]

Driving, or more universally, a means to get to work.

[David94358]

At 26 you are not "entering" adulthood you are well in to it so yeah you should be able to drive by now.

[Somoneelse]

Moving out on your own. But due to the bad public-travel prices here, having an driver-license is essential!

[Staximus]

Here in Southern California public transportation sucks and rent is ridiculously high. Here driving is what gets you to the job that pays your bills

[ChicoFromThe305]

Without driving you can't do the second and you you can't really do much of anything lol

[genericname85]

moving out for sure. cause in most big cities, you can easily survive without a car anyway.

[AngryCarl]

Moving out is more important. But you should learn to drive and get a car first. Otherwise you will be stuck in the hood without transport.

[gorydetails]

You should be driving as a teen. So moving out would be the big adult step.

[OddBeMe]

Both are integrally intertwined if you’re not in a large city.

[strateguy632]

driving is more important

[jahaims]

Would depend on context

[NewgodOmega]

Growing up mentally

[Anonymous]

Moving out on own